Do you buy “heart healthy” cereal? Why that claim is a moot point...

Some cereal boxes are full of promises – but don’t fall for the hype. 

Consumer Reports looks at a few catch phrases on that box that really don’t mean much:

• Stay full longer: Protein does help accomplish that but you’re better off getting that through Greek yogurt or eggs. Cereals high in protein are often high in sugar too.

• Provides essential vitamins and minerals. Most cereals do. The brands bragging about it tend to have a lot of non-essential junk in there too.

• Heart healthy. The FDA requires a cereal making this claim to be low in saturated fat and cholesterol. But most cereals are, so one without the claim may be just as good for you.