Are you or the members of your family among those who regularly enjoy nutritious and delicious bowls of cereal to fuel your mornings? If so, Happy Cereal day! Cereal Day is celebrated on March 7th to shine a light on this favorite breakfast food that helps kick-start hectic lives with a convenient tasty solution.
What a difference a Bowl can make!
There are so many reasons to love cereals!
Breakfast cereal choices are so numerous to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. However, it is important to check the nutrition label to choose one that has wholegrain as the No.1 ingredient, as well as being a source of fiber, vitamins and minerals essential for a healthy and energetic start to your day.
Compared to traditional breakfast options, breakfast cereals in general provide more wholegrain, fiber and micronutrients and less total and saturated fat and sodium. They are good carriers of essential vitamins and minerals such as Iron, Calcium, vitamins D and B, which makes them an integral and healthy complementary option on your breakfast table.
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NUTRITION EXPERTS WORLDWIDE AGREE THAT BREAKFAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY AND BREAKFAST CEREALS HELP MAINTAIN REGULAR BREAKFAST HABITS
Perhaps you have been skipping breakfast in the rush to start the day. Take a few extra minutes and get back into the good habit of starting your day with a healthy breakfast routine. It is worth noting that the quality of the breakfast you and your children eat is as important as its regularity. Research shows that the most important nutrients needed for optimal growth, development and maintenance of health can easily be delivered through a balanced breakfast, which could provide you and your child with up to a third of your daily nutrient needs.
What is a balanced breakfast?
An ideal, nutritious, balanced breakfast contains complex carbohydrates and protein. Think grains, plus dairy, plus fruits. Of course, it is what you eat and not only what you say that impresses a child most. By treating yourself to a healthy, balanced breakfast, you show your children that eating a healthy breakfast gives the whole family a smart nutritional start.
A complete breakfast would represent around 20% of total daily energy intake, which could be made of a bowl of wholegrain breakfast cereals with semi-skimmed milk and a fresh fruit.
A balanced breakfast would benefit children by:
- Enhancing their concentration to have longer attention spans at school
- Allowing them to perform better physically by providing more energy to their muscles
- Improving their behavior and mood, as children have better concentration when they are not tired or hungry
Thinking of how to celebrate Cereal Day? The answer is simple – enjoy your cereal and try to find something new to consume it with. Have you tried it with yogurt instead of milk? What about making a cereal treat? You can create different cereal recipes adding your favorite fruit and nut combinations! Have fun improvising with your kids to celebrate a sunny Cereal Day!
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How can you tell if it is wholegrain?
Choosing wholegrain can sometimes be misleading. The most reliable way of identifying a wholegrain product is to check the logo, labeling or nutritional information. You need to seek the word “whole” in the ingredient list: The higher the wholegrain content, the earlier it will be stated on the list, or look for the green wholegrain check mark which is indicative that the product is made with wholegrain.
Is multigrain the same as whole grains?
The terms brown, organic, cracked wheat, high-fiber or multigrain do not necessarily mean wholegrain. Wholegrain consists of the three components of the grain while multigrain has numerous grains, which are usually refined.