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As a Nutritional Therapist, parents always want to know what I feed my children for breakfast. We all know that cereal isn\u2019t the best choice, but we find ways to justify the ones we choose; it\u2019s not got that much sugar, it\u2019s wholegrain, it\u2019s not as bad as some\u2026 I struggle with my own children\u2019s choices, especially since I have one child who is particularly sensitive to wheat and dairy, and I am not a great believer in wheat or dairy being good for anyone, yet strive to not be faddish with my children\u2019s food choices. So, which cereals make a good choice?<\/p>\n

In the best of all possible worlds, I would<\/em> recommend avoiding all shop-bought cereals altogether. They are a convenience food designed to be eaten quickly and fill us up equally quickly, but not necessarily for a long time. For the most part, they are refined, high glycaemic index foods that release their energy quickly, resulting in an energy slump after the inevitable sugar high. As such, they are not helpful for children trying to concentrate at school, and will leave them feeling tired, craving sugar, and with a lack of focus.<\/p>\n

In addition to their processed state, most children\u2019s cereals have sugar added to them, with some brands containing up to 50% sugar. And it is not always as simple as just looking out for sugar in the ingredients list. Manufacturers disguise sugar content by using varying terminology for ingredients which are effectively still sugar. The following ingredients are all sugar, or have the same effect on the body as sugar:<\/p>\n