When selecting cereals, be sure to check the labels for ingredients. Just to confuse the matter, All-Bran has 8 grams of fiber per serving while Shredded Wheat has only 4 grams. Quick oats are cut so that the oat flakes are smaller and shorter and so need less time to absorb water and cook. Once you've brought your cereal purchase home, you'll want to store it for optimum shelf life. All whole grain cereals should be stored tightly closed and kept away from humidity.
All cereals benefit from good ventilation in a dry area.
Now for the fun part-including cereal where you'd least expect it. Mix the cooked cereal into other fluids in the recipe and then combine with dry ingredients. Reduce the soup to a simmer and allow to thicken. This also works well with stew. Leftover cooked cereal need not go to waste.