Is Cream Of Wheat Good For You?

Is cream of wheat good for you? Cream of wheat is low in calories and contains a lot of micronutrients.  The nutrients and benefits of 1 cup cream of wheat is:

• Calories- 133
• Protein- 4 grams
• Fat- 0.5 grams
• Carbs- 28 grams
• Fiber- 1 gram
• Iron- 58% of the Daily Value
• Niacin- 39% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin B6- 38% of the Daily Value
• Thiamine- 37% of the Daily Value
• Riboflavin- 33% of the Daily Value
• Folate- 33% of the Daily Value
• Selenium- 13% of the Daily Value
• Calcium- 11% of the Daily Value
• Copper- 11% of the Daily Value

Cream of wheat contains selenium, and it is a powerful antioxidant that can help decrease inflammation and protect against disease. One of the negative health issues of cream of wheat is gluten. And people who have celiac disease cannot consume gluten because it triggers an immune response such as diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, etc.

A lot of people who are sensitive to gluten experience symptoms such as bloating, nausea, fatigue, brain fog, etc.

The sodium in instant cream of wheat is very high as it is 590 mg of sodium. And that is over the 25% recommended daily limit. Some of the regular cream of wheat brands have less sodium. That is why it is important to look at the back of the nutrient facts to see how much sodium is in there.

If you intake a high amount of sodium it can lead to a higher risk of blood pressure and heart disease. Cream of wheat can be made in a variety of ways whether it be through water or milk and cooked using the microwave or stovetop.

Another important nutrient that cream of wheat contains is iron which is necessary for oxygen transport, DNA synthesis and red blood cell production. Iron is a nutrient that many vegetarians are deficient in because of their diet so they benefit tremendously from eating cream of wheat.

Some of the more common things to add to cream of wheat are sugar, honey, salt, nuts, maple syrup, etc.

“Cream of wheat is low in calories and contains a lot of micronutrients so it is a good weight loss friendly food.” Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert Obi Obadike

The Bottom Line is cream of wheat is a healthy breakfast food that contains iron, vitamin B, Vitamin B6, selenium, thiamine, etc.

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