General Mills: Reducing sugar in our family’s cereal

trix At times, I will make a big breakfast for the kids, but most of the time, we have cereal. We all love cereal! The kids eat it dry as a snack throughout the day and I love munching on it if I have the craving for something sweet. I am very excited to share with you that General Mills has reduced the sugar in their cereals and made it better for us all.

Recently General Mills announced a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. The company has already been reducing sugar in cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain.

honey nut cheerios Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children´s diets.

Other cereal benefits:

Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children´s diets.
Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child´s diet today.
More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.
Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.

As I said above, I am so excited that General Mills has branched out even more in their cereal line. I have to say that my ultimate favorite cereal is Trix. The cereals that the kids love and that we buy the most of are Trix, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chex… I can go on and on!

For more information about kids and cereals, please visit Cereal Health and Wellness.

Right now if you visit here you will find a $1 off coupon for one of four General Mills cereals.