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Although it may not be my ideal, at least they eat breakfast before school everyday. Studies have demonstrated 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.
Even if I do have to forgo the hot breakfast for the sake of getting the kids on the bus on time, I am grateful that I still do have better options than resorting to bowls of sugar disguised as a breakfast cereal. On mornings where my kids have cereal for breakfast I choose to offer them cereals made with whole grains and less sugar.
For that reason I was pleased to see the announcement that General Mills has made 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.
So even if I have to serve my kids cold cereal for breakfast, I can feel good about the fact that General Mills is working continually to make their cereals a better choice for kids. Now if they would just come out with an organic version!
Right now if you visit here you can print a $1 off coupon for one of four varieties of General Mills cereals.
Thanks to General Mills and MyBlogSpark, I am pleased to offer one Miss Organics Kitchen reader 2 General Mills Cereal free product coupons, each good for any single box of cereal up to $6.
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1 – 200 of 317 Newer› Newest»When we're crunched for time, I toast up waffles and spread them with peanut butter, and grab cups of OJ and out the door we go.
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I learned this from the site: One study of 16,000 adults revealed those who skipped breakfast tended to weigh more than those who ate breakfast.
Eating cereal could mean that you:
consume less fat at breakfast
reduce calorie intake
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if we're crunched for time its instant oatmeal or frozen waffles
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Bananas are quick and healthy!
I learned that cereal is a leading source of whole grain
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When we're crushed for time, cereal is a huge time saver for us and fortunately, our family loves cereal. Thanks so much.
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I feed my daughter oatmeal!
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I toast an English Muffin and spread it with natural peanut butter.
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We eat hard boiled eggs and whole wheat toast when we're in a time crunch!
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I learned that cereal is lower in fat and calories than most other breakfast foods!
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cereal in the car dry or a clif children's bar and yo on the go
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Eating cereal could mean that you:
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Yogurt and fruit is our healthy & quick breakfast standby.
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I like to keep some Fiber One muffins on hand. Then we are in a rush, we can grab one and some OJ.
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I firmly believe a bowl of instant oatmeal is the way to go when pressed for time. they come in a variety of flavors , so they won't have to settle for just plain oatmeal. it's soooo easy to prepare. and it hits the spot.
I learned that according to one study adults who skipped breakfast tended to weigh more than those who ate breakfast. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com
Smoothies are a pretty nutritious drink on the go choice in our household.
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They always have a bowl of whole grain cereal and a bowl of fruit. If it is a day with more time they also have scrambled eggs or pancakes
Honey Nut Cheerio's is always a good choice for us if we are in a hurry. Thanks
I whip up smoothies and whole grain toast. Thanks!
If crunched for time I grab a poptart. I learned consume less fat at breakfast if you eat cereal.
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My daughter likes to eat sliced up apples and oranges for breakfast, and it's perfect for rushed mornings. Thanks!
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When I am in a hurry a banana and some raw oats make a quick hurry up snack. Barbara
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on the weekends I try and make up waffles and oat bran muffins to freeze to heat during the week.
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I make egg sandwiches to eat on the way to school when we are running late
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When we are crunched for time I pull out the frozen waffles and toast them or premade muffin
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We usually eat oatmeal or cold cereal.
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I learned that cereal only has 150 calories per serving
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I make instant oatmeal as a quick breakfast.
I learned that cereal is lower in calories and fat than most other breakfast choices.
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We always have fruit on hand
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Eating breakfast in the morning usually means you will eat less during the day
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Oooh, I LOVE oatmeal cooked on the stove. It only takes a few minutes and it is way better than instant in the microwave.
Peanut butter on whole wheat toast, a banana and cup of milk.
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Every few weeks I make a big stack of waffles and freeze them. My boys can just pop one into the toaster for a quick breakfast.
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When we're crushed for time, cereal is a huge time saver for us and fortunately, our family loves cereal.
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Waffles are always a quick breakfast!
Those who have eat a lt of fiber tend to be of more normal weight.
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I learned Calcium is an important mineral for building strong bones and teeth and I feed my kids Cream of Wheat in the mornings
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I learned that a study revealed adults who skipped breakfast weighed more than those who ate bfast.
I provide my son nutrious meals, like fruit and yogurt for bfast.
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My son loves eating Peanut Butter Wheat Toast...and luckily it doesn't take that much time to make...
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Oatmeal.
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We eat yogurt mixed with fruit and/or cereal when we need a quick healthy breakfast.
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I feed my son yogurt and dry kix when crunched for time.
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When we are crunched for time we have cold cereal. I try to pick healthy cereal with whole grains and not much sugar.
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I make smoothies with yogurt and fresh fruit for hectic mornings.
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When we're crunched for time, I grab muffins from the freezer that I bake ahead of time, microwave them, and give them a cup of yogurt to eat with it.
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Our healthy breakfast is a banana and some granola.
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Some quick oats made with banana.
I learned that oats have the highest proportion of soluble fiber of any grain.
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We like yogurt and granola. Thanks for the chance.
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When pressed for times, it's a fruit and muffin. Thanks!
When in a hurry it's granola bars, yogurt and fresh fruit.
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When we're short on time sometimes we grab muffins out of the freezer (thawed the night before) or cereal if we aren't TOO crunched for time. :)
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Peanut butter on toast.
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I don't have my own little ones yet, but as the oldest child I used to prepare my siblings for school so I know all about being crunched for time. My youngest brother rarely woke up ten minutes before he had to leave, so I'd pack snack size bags of Cheerios for him to eat on the school bus in the morning. Not only did it force him to eat breakfast, but it's made him a better snacker-when he's cravings a little something he reaches for Cheerios instead of junk food!
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The risk of being overweight decreased by 13 percent among girls who frequently ate cereal.
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We give my daughter instant oatmeal when we are in a crunch for time.
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Chicken Congee that I can throw in the microwave and heat up, or sometimes they enjoy leftovers for breakfast. PB&J is always a good stand in too!
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For a quick morning breakfast we will either do cold cereal with a banana or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Heating up water and oatmeal in the microwave only takes about 30 seconds and if it's too hot, add some cold milk.
if there's no time then just fruit, a banana, apple or orange
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dry corn or rice chex, apple slices, grapes, juice, milk
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i feed them dry cereal (preferrably one that contains whole grain) in a bowl with a cup of milk and some fruit snacks
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I menu plan for a month at a time. I actually only cook week-day breakfasts 3 times per month. I make a 4x batch of waffles or pancakes, a 2x batch of muffins, and a single batch of cinnamon rolls. I freeze the leftovers, and reheat on the appropriate day. Mondays are non-sugar cereal. Tuesdays are muffins. Wed. are cinnamon rolls. Thursdays are waffles or pancakes. Friday is free choice (from the approved list).
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A plate of fresh fruit is what I serve
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When crunched for time it's yogurt with granola sprinkled on and a piece of fresh fruit.
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When I don't have a lot of time, I send my kids off with dry cereal to eat on the bus.
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We make pancakes on Sundays and I freeze the leftovers so I can throw them in the toaster on a really busy day during the week.
My kids favorite breakfast on the run is a waffle with a little syrup. Sometimes a granola/breakfast bar when we're really in a crunch and need to get on the road.
Carnation instant breakfast is an option for those 'crash and burn' mornings.
It claims persons who skip breakfast weigh more than breakfast eaters. I'll admit I'm skeptical about that one.
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I learned from the site that having a high fiber intake has shown to relate to having a healthy body weight.
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Both of my kids love peanut butter on just about anything. So, when I make french toast, or pancakes, I make extra and freeze them. You can quickly defrost in the toaster and spread with peanut butter.
What I learned, well I kind of already knew. Those who don't eat breakfast tend to be more overweight than those who do eat breakfast.
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