Five Healthy Cereals

Some may seem healthy on the outside, but if you read the box you will see some may contain a high amount of sugars. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here is a list of the top five cereals that are healthy and contain a low amount of sugar.

Frosted Mini Wheat’s

These do contain only 9.9 grams of sugar. They are packed full of iron (82%), vitamin B, and 2% of calcium. On one side they have a sugary coating which kids love, and on the other side they are full of wheat goodness.

Cheerios

Cheerios is every kid’s favorite. It has been clinically proven to help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure in adults. These have 0 sugars and contain all the vitamins your child will need to succeed.  The plus side is if you have an infant these are safe to give a baby who is starting out on crunchy foods.

Oatmeal

A lot of parents don’t think of oatmeal when they think of cereal. These days with the hustle and bustle of the outside world, a lot of parents don’t have time to cook their kids a meal before they go to school. Quaker’s helps with that part though. They make cereal bars or instant oatmeal that takes less than 5 minutes to make. No cooking required, other than the use of a microwave.  Oats are all natural and have been proven to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Plain oatmeal contains 0 grams of sugar and 10% iron. One bowl only contains 25% of fat.

Chex

Chex cereal is loved by millions. You can choose from different varieties such as rice, wheat, cinnamon, plain, and sugar. They are loaded with tons of vitamin B, iron, and very little sugar. It will help keep your child full until lunch.