ity.Cereals fit into this picture by being a good source of carbohydrate, and also by being a good source of many micronutrients, said Dr Veronique Braesco from the Auvergne Human Nutrition Research Centre.Cereal-based foods can contribute to many dietary requirements including fibre intake, vitamins such as B1, minerals such as copper and zinc and also microconstituents such as polyphenols.