Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 0 Comments
5. Sugary Cereals: Not all cereals are created equal. And while your kids might beg for the latest cookie or chocolate cereals, it's a safe bet they're about as healthy as a dessert. Key words to look out for are "puffed," "dyed" and "sweetened."Most kids' cereals are so highly processed, they no longer look like the grains they were originally made from. A healthy alternative is oatmeal. Just remember that if you're buying pre-packaged oatmeal, check the label and see how much sugar it contains -- you might be surprised.
"A little sugar isn't a problem but when the first ingredient on the box is sugar, watch out," she said. "There is no fruit in Froot Loops, but the unsweetened original Cheerios or Rice Krispies are fine. You can sweeten them naturally with blueberries and strawberries."
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