Even if my kids don’t want to eat a hot meal, I can count on them to request cereal sometime during the day, either as a meal or a snack. So like many parents, I was relieved to discover General Mills is committed to further reduce sugar in their cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. I’ve seen General Mills over the years already reduce the sugar in their cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain, so this just keeps them on my shelf.
In fact, as I type this my children are munching on Cinnamon Toast Crunch. And I have Cheerios in a ziplock bag for a snack on-the-go.
Plus, did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children’s diets.
Other cereal benefits:
* Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children’s diets.
* Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child’s diet today.
* More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.
Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.
For more information about kids and cereals, you can visit Cereal Health and Wellness.
Get your child on a good start with a breakfast routine. Right now if you visit here you will find a $1 off coupon for one of four General Mills cereals.
Some of my grandchildren are real cereal lovers. I am happy that cereals are becoming more healthy and reducing sugar.