Cold cereals range from high-fiber muesli to sugary treats for kids. Understanding the nutritional values and potential links between cereal and acne helps parents make better choices for infants and growing children.
Cereals include a wide spectrum of choices. Picking out the right cereal when shopping may be confusing. Start by looking at the nutrition labels to ensure adequate vitamins and minerals are included. Many varieties are fortified with added beneficial vitamins.
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Special K cereal, manufactured by Kellogg, comes in a variety of flavors in addition to the original version. You can buy low-fat granola and high-protein versions, as well as blueberry, red berry, cinnamon pecan, vanilla almond and fruit and yogurt variations.
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Life Cereal, distributed by Quaker Oats Company, is promoted as a healthy food but may not necessarily belong on a "Best Breakfast" list.
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A bowl of healthy cereal with skim milk can provide a nutrient-rich, low-calorie breakfast. When picking a cereal, look for one that has calcium, vitamin C and iron without a lot of sugar.
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The calories in granola vary widely. The calories in low-fat granola come mostly from whole grains and sweeteners. Traditional granola and granola bars, however, can contain added fat, and may be much higher in calories.
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Whole-grain breakfast cereals often derive high calorie counts from additions of sugar, honey, dried fruit and nuts. In searching for low-calorie, healthy cereals, get back to basics, such as wheat and corn flakes, puffed rice and unsweetened cooked cereals.
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A healthy breakfast can improve your energy levels and help you control your weight. Wheat Chex cereal from General Mills is a whole-grain, low-fat, ready-to-eat breakfast cereal that can help you prepare breakfast quickly. Eat it with milk and some fruit for a balanced breakfast. You can also have it as a dry snack.
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Nutrients that are represented best in a bowl of cereal include fiber, protein, zinc, iron and B-vitamins, reports Dr. William Sears. Eating a nutritious breakfast will provide you with energy to last you throughout the morning and can help control weight, explains to the Mayo Clinic.
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Rice Krispies cereal, manufactured by Kellogg’s, is a rice-based, low-sugar alternative to many of the higher-sugar kid’s cereals available. Rice Krispies is Kosher Parve-certified. For families with food sensitivities and allergies, dry Rice Krispies cereal contains no wheat, soy, milk or nuts.
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Rice cereal is the first food of choice for many infants--it is easy to digest, gluten-free and rarely causes allergic reactions or sensitivities. Some infants may benefit from an early introduction to solid food due to a variety of factors.
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