Wholegrain cereals like bran flakes, malted wheat cereal and wheat biscuits are high in fibre and will also have sugar and salt added to them usually, so avoid adding any more sugar and opt for fruits or berries for sweetness. The wholegrains mean they are high in fibre and so have benefits for your digestion too as well as your heart health.

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The type of milk you choose to put on your cereal can also contribute to overall health - choosing semi-skimmed or skimmed instead of whole milk can reduce your overall fat intake for the day. Dried fruit of your choice – sultanas, raisins, currants, cranberries and apricots are all good here. I imagine those exotic fruit mixes you can buy would be really lovely. Whatever your choice for breakfast for your diabetes, it's important to maintain a regular meal pattern and try to make time to eat breakfast each morning. Those that are looking to lose weight may prefer to go for low-fat or reduced sugar formulas. Many brands also reinforce recipes with added vitamins and minerals. Be aware of portion sizes - consider whether the portion size suggested on the box is the same as the portion size you're consuming. Many people pour a larger bowl and therefore consume more calories and more carbohydrate. This is important if you're counting calories to control weight, or if you carb count to adjust the correct dose of insulin.To ensure your day gets off to the best possible start, we’ve taste-tested a selection of the most popular cereal categories, to see how the supermarket version compares to the big-branded buys. We’ll let you know which ones are worth making the switch for, as well as the brands worthy of forking out a little extra...

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Combine bran flakes, milk, any dried fruit of your choice, sugar and spices if using in a large mixing bowl. Leave for about an hour.The bran flakes will obviously soften and the mixture will be quite mushy and unattractive. Don’t be put off by the appearance. Our team of taste testers slurped their way through a whopping 116 bowls of cereal, looking for the most delicious options. They were tasked with finding the ones that offered the best balance of flavours and ingredients, whether from big brands or supermarkets. Breakfast cereals tend to be based on grains - some are wholegrains (such as wheat, bran, oats), and others are refined grains (such as maize and rice). Many also have nuts, seeds and dried fruit added to them.