As I was browsing and shopping at Trader Joe’s market, along in my cart went a 10 oz box of Uncle Sam toasted whole wheat berry flakes and flaxseed cereal. I wanted to try this not only because I occasionally like having cereal, but it’s packed with nutrients, fiber, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega -3s, stemming from the flaxseed in this cereal have been clinically proven to have many benefits. One such benefit that is personal to me is that is helps give relief from fibromyalgia pain, according to Mayo Clinic and Livestrong.com. Fibromyalgia is a widespread muscle pain, not associated with age, but characterized by inflammation of the muscles and joints. So this product caught my attention. The flaxseeds in this cereal are in the whole form. I have the ground flaxseed, which digests more quickly and efficiently, however, sometimes being in a hurry, I may neglect to add this to any food.
The cereal does taste somewhat bland, but the addition of sugar, honey, or pure maple syrup adds flavor. The Uncle Sam brand also has flavored cereals, which are the following: Strawberry, Honey Almond, and Multi-Grain.
According to Wikepedia, this cereal is also packed with plenty of the B vitamins. I have not included the amounts, as the Uncle Sam brand has not included this information.
A 3/4 cup serving has 190 calories, no trans fat, 0.5 frams of saturated fat, no cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 250 grams of Potassium, 38 grams total carbohydrates, 10 grams of dietary fiber, 2 grams of soluble fiber, 8 grams of insoluble fiber and only 1 gram of sugars. It also contains 25% Magnesium daily value and 20% Phosphorus daily value.