I AM PRETTY SURE MOST OF US HAVE SEEN ADS FOR KELLOG CEREALS, CHOCOS, MUSELI CEREALS AND WHATNOT! ALL BOASTING NUMEROUS HEALTH BENEFITS. BUT WHAT IS ACTUALLY BEHIND THE MAKING OF THESE CEREALS? LET'S FIND OUT.

The modern diet provides easy accessibility to packaged and processed foods loaded with added sugar. Excess consumption of added sugars can be harmful to health.

Most people eat more than the daily recommended limit for added sugars, which can contribute to an increased risk of several chronic diseases.

Almost all breakfast cereals are marketed as healthy, but many may not be ideal for optimal health.

It’s wise to read past any purported health claims and look at the nutrition facts label and ingredients list to make an informed decision on your breakfast cereal choice.

While cereals packed with added sugars aren’t ideal for health, they may still be a good source of iron, folate and other B vitamins as most refined breakfast cereals are fortified with these nutrients. Check the package labeling carefully to identify if your cereal has been fortified with any nutrients.

If you choose to eat cereal for breakfast, here are some tips to help you select a healthier option.

1. LIMIT ADDED SUGAR

2. AIM FOR HIGH FIBRE

3. PAY ATTENTION TO PORTIONS

4. READ THE INGREDIENTS LIST

5. ADD SOME PROTEIN 

AFTER READING THE ARTICLE, I HOPE YOU ALL ARE AWARE AND WILL OMIT CEREALS IN YOUR BREAKFAST. KEEP BEING A HEALTH AND WELLNESS CHAMP!

REGARDS,

MAANYA