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Crunch on This: 6 Must-Know Granola Facts

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Looking for a healthy, satisfying breakfast to fuel up the family before school and work?

Look no further than granola! Granola is fiber filled, jam-packed with heart-healthy fats and proteins (i.e., from nuts and seeds), chocked full of essential vitamins including vitamin E, thiamin, and folate, as well as minerals like magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium. Just beware the lure of store-bought granola as many boxes can contain a lot of hidden sugar, additives, and trans fatty oils. It’s always better to make your own at home. You can DIY a healthy, homemade granola with all natural dried fruits (i.e., banana, apple, coconut, cranberries), nuts, and oats, plus a touch of natural honey or maple syrup…

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