Weetabix
Cereals - The Balance of Good Health
◆ Introduction
It's an old adage, but it's true! Breakfast really is the
most important meal of the day. However young or old you are,
or whatever your lifestyle, eating a nutritious breakfast
can help to set you up for the day ahead, giving you many
of the vital nutrients your body needs to stay healthy - and
the energy you need to keep going until lunchtime.
◆ A
Balanced Diet
We all know it's important to eat a balanced diet to help
stay healthy and on form, but it's not always easy! A bowl
of cereal with milk can make a great start to the day however
- providing you with up to 30% of the recommended daily amounts
of several key nutrients essential for health and well being.
◆ So
what do breakfast cereals provide?
Most of the breakfast cereals in the Weetabix range gives
you the goodness of wholegrain wheat or oats, with many varieties
being high in the natural fibre needed for a healthy digestive
system.
In addition, many of our breakfast cereals are fortified with
vitamins and iron whilst being low in fat, so they're a great
way to make sure your body gets many of the nutrients it needs
to stay healthy.
And don't forget, when you enjoy a bowl of cereal with milk,
you're also getting the added benefit of calcium - needed
throughout life to help our bones and teeth stay strong and
healthy.
◆ So
once you've had a good breakfast, what next?
It's easier to get a balanced diet than you may think. Below
you'll find a few of our top tips for healthy eating:
* Try to avoid eating too many foods that are high in fat
or sugar, or offer
few nutritional benefits (including crisps, biscuits, cakes,
chocolate, sweets and pastries).
* Aim to eat 5 portions of fruit & veg a day - you could
start by adding chopped fresh fruit to your cereal in the
morning!
* Enjoy a varied diet to make sure you're getting the full
range of nutrients your body needs.
* Swap your snacks for a healthier option such as a bowl of
cereal, a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. |
