We've all heard the talk about Cheerios being an excellent way to lower cholesterol, but here's what's in the fine print (I found this written on a Cheerios cereal box):
"*Three grams of soluble fiber daily from whole grain oat foods, like Cheerios cereal, in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, MAY reduce the risk of heart disease. Cheerios cereal provides 1 gram per serving."
(My own emphasis added.)
So, let me translate: Cheerios might, possibly give you 1/3 of what you need every day to lower your cholesterol, IF you additionally have a diet that's already low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
Let me translate again: Cheerios is practically useless in lowering your cholesterol. Just have a diet that is low in cholesterol, and you'll be fine. Cheerios can be a part of that diet, but it does nothing on its own.
Sorry, General Mills. You're just not as healthy as you think you are.
