Cereal sounds like such a great choice for breakfast and we've all seen the commercials that say that this cereal is "part of a balanced breakfast!". I really don't know who thinks that cereal (carbs), a muffin (carbs), orange juice (carbs) and butter (saturated fats) is a balanced breakfast....
Check out this list of cereals and what sugary chemical filled 'treats' have less sugar than popular breakfast cereals:
http://fitbie.ca.msn.com/slideshow/10-sugar-bombs-healthier-childrens-cereal
And now that you know the bad ones. Check out these healthy breakfast ideas for kids (and adults) from the Heart & Stroke Foundation:
* 1/2 Cup Whole-grain cereal (kashi) with milk or yogurt and berries
* 1 Packet cooked oatmeal made with milk and topped with raisins and almonds
* 1/2 Whole-grain pita pocket with peanut butter and banana slices
* 1 Soft boiled egg on whole wheat toast with orange slices
* 1 Whole-grain English muffin with melted part-skim mozzarella cheese and apple slices
* Scrambled eggs with red peppers and salsa wrapped in a tortilla
* Cheese with whole-grain crackers and sliced tomatoes
* Homemade raisin bran muffin with a frozen fruit yogurt smoothie
So next time you reach for Fruit Loops in the cereal isle at the grocery store think twice! And reach for something else instead.
Stay Healthy!
Andrea :)
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