Growing up, I loved cereal. It was always in the pantry, always easy, and honestly it was the highlight of breakfast. Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Frosted Flakes, Fruity Pebbles, I loved them all.
As a kid I never thought about what was in it. Why would I? It tasted good and the box said things like heart healthy or whole grain. But the truth is, most cereals have little to no nutritional value. They are full of sugar and processed ingredients, and once I started learning more about food I realized how little they actually do for our bodies.
That’s one reason I never started my kids on cereal. They don’t even know what it is. We don’t eat perfectly but we do our best to cook at home and make meals that give them real energy. Since my kids have ADHD, it feels even more important to fuel them with food that supports their focus instead of distracting it.
For us, breakfast is usually eggs, fruit, and sometimes sourdough bread. It’s simple, but it works. I share this not to judge anyone, but because I wish I had known this sooner. What we put in our bodies really does matter.
Do your kids eat cereal for breakfast or do you try to avoid it too?
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