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The opinion of Laurence Plumey *, nutritionist
“The breakfast cereals are sweet, but nothing alarming from a nutritional point of view. If the recommended amounts are respected. However, we often have a bad image, because when we look at their composition, we tend to confuse all the sugars (carbohydrates). Thus, in 35-40 g of cereals there are 10-15 g ofmaso, an interesting carbohydrate for its energy. There is also 10-15 g of suka faigofie (2-3 sugars). In the end, carbohydrate side 35-40 g, of cereals like Chocapic, Honey Pops… equivalent to a nice slice of bread with a tablespoon of jam!
Contrary to popular belief, most children’s cereals do not contain fat. And if there is, it is often fat lelei mo le soifua maloloina, because brought by oilseeds, mauoa i vitamini ma minerals, or by chocolate, mauoa i le magnesium. As for pesticides, a study showed the presence of traces of vailaau faʻasaina in non-organic mueslis, in quantities well below the dangerousness threshold. “
Lelei reflexes
In reasonable quantities, cereals contribute to the food balance, especially for breakfast, often swallowed too quickly before going to school! Some tips to get the most out of it:
– Respect the recommended quantities for kids. For 4-10 years old: 30 to 35 g of cereals (6-7 tbsp.).
– When you prepare your child’s bowl, start by pouring the milk, then add the cereals. A tip that allows you not to put too much.
– For a balanced breakfast, add to the bowl of cereals a dairy product for calcium (milk, yogurt, cottage cheese…), and a fruit for fiber and vitamins.
* Author of “How to lose weight happy when you don’t like sport or vegetables”, and “The Big Book of Food”.
And for parents …
Oatmeal lower bad cholesterol. Because they contain molecules (betaglycans) which reduce the absorption of cholesterol contained in food. In addition, they have a super satiating effect. Useful to avoid cravings.
Wheat bran cereals, All bran type, are rich in fiber and help regulate transit. To advise in case of constipation.