When I think of cereals for breakfast for children, the first thing that comes to mind is a crunchy chocolate muesli with milk. A wide range of well-known brands, mostly from America, rely on a lot of added sugar to convince children with sweetness. Basically, cereals consist of healthy grains, but due to industrial processing and the high level of added sugar, the original valuable grains lose their value.
Although they do contain one or two important vitamins for the body's daily needs, they are too high in calories. So for children, these breakfast cereals are not recommended in the long term. VERIVAL offers a healthy and delicious alternative with breakfast cereals for children. This article explains the advantages of healthy cereals for children's breakfasts.
Healthy breakfast for children – find out more!
What are cereals anyway?
The term cereals refers to products made from grain that are poured with a liquid, usually milk, to form a mixture, like a porridge. There have been numerous attempts in the past to improve breakfast and nutrition. Just think of the world-famous Bircher muesli, which was developed specifically to make a balanced diet of fiber and vitamins available to the masses.
Healthy cereals are therefore primarily made from oat flakes, corn and muesli. However, there are also varieties with amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat, the pseudo-cereals. Cornflakes, which are made from corn, are already pre-roasted and usually also sugar-free. This is not the case with many crunchy muesli, as they are coated in sugar.
Flakes are rolled corn kernels, while oat flakes are left in their natural form. Chocolate cornflakes, on the other hand, have a high sugar content. Cornflakes are natural and healthy. They are made from corn and contain healthy vitamins. If too much sugar is added during the processing of corn into cornflakes, or if they are not processed gently, the valuable ingredients are lost.
Healthy breakfast for children – find out more!
High sugar content in children's cornflakes, pops and the like
The high sugar content in many popular brands is often seen as a problem for a balanced diet. A product with a lot of sugar is particularly attractive to children, which is also reflected in their consumer behavior. The popular brands are popular with children, while those with little or no sugar are preferred by adults.
But even chocolate muesli has a high sugar content, as do various toppings used with porridge, for example. One in three children in Austria is overweight. Excessive sugar consumption is directly linked to becoming overweight.
The more sugar you eat, the more insulin is released and the more fat cells are consequently stimulated to store it. It is therefore indisputable that unnecessary, excessive sources of sugar must be avoided, especially in children. You are thinking: “My child doesn't want breakfast? What can I do? ” The solution is offered by the sugar-reduced varieties of VERIVAL children's breakfast products.
Salt content in conventional cereals
The salt content is rather negligible, apart from the specific flavors of some muesli and cornflakes. Do you like a salty breakfast? Very few people do, and yet there are also some flavors with this savory note. This way, the salt may also help to cover a lack of iodine. This element is important for thyroid function.
The consequences for children of breakfast calorie bombs
Of course, as a parent, you also have to ask yourself what kind of breakfast you prepare for your children. On the one hand, cereals have many nutrients, but on the other hand, you will find it difficult to convince your children of a sugar-free muesli. Especially if they have already eaten a sweetened brand product, the turnaround can be difficult.
The sugar content promotes obesity and also affects behavior. Sugar has a stimulating effect on many children. Then, of course, it should be noted that it is not good for the teeth. A balanced diet in the morning is therefore very important. Fruit juices, which are added to the whole thing, also contain a lot of sugar.
So it is important to pay close attention to when and how often and also to what extent you allow this type of nutrition. Unsweetened and low-sugar cornflakes are highly recommended. That's why we at VERIVAL have been thinking about how we can make this breakfast classic even healthier. So we are now able to offer you organic cornflakes with no added sugar.
VERIVAL products for less sugar on the breakfast table
With VERIVAL you will find a great alternative for breakfast in the morning and without any complaining from your children. This nutritious breakfast also has many advantages for you. In the online shop you will find numerous varieties of muesli, porridge and all kinds of flakes. The full organic standard applies and whether you are gluten-free or vegan, every allergy sufferer and every nutritional preference gets their money's worth here.
In addition, the VERIVAL children's brand Yanick & Fee offers a choice of three further balanced, nutrient-rich organic products with a low sugar content and made from whole grains. There are chocolaty and fruity cereals as well as a berry crunchy with a greatly reduced sugar content.
Gluten-free products tempt children with gluten intolerance to a new breakfast experience, just as there is an enormous selection for vegans. The muesli comes directly from the Tyrolean mountains and has been carefully and lovingly processed. Sustainable and full of energy, your new breakfast for you and your whole family.
