Why Americans may be dependent on processed cereals

Many American consumers are skipping the cereal aisle in grocery stores, viewing its contents as basically boxed candy. That’s understandable. A lot of cereals are chock-full of added sugars and refined grains, which can contribute to obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Ironically, at the same time, there may be no aisle more essential to the Americans’ health. That’s because cereals have become the de facto source for Americans’ micronutrients.

For decades, cereal manufacturers have fortified their products with synthetic vitamins and minerals, and now, we’re kind of reliant...

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