Which cereals are most suitable for children's breakfast
Breakfast cereals have become a classic nowadays being an alternative widely used in all ages, however, these cereals are something relatively new, since that its appearance dates from approximately the beginning of the XIX century. What are the most recommended cereals for breakfast for children? T
Breakfast cereals have become a classic nowadays being an alternative widely used in all ages, however, these cereals are something relatively new, since that its appearance dates from approximately the beginning of the XIX century.
What are the most recommended cereals for breakfast for children?
The origin of cereals in children's breakfast
Obviously, and like most of the discoveries, it happened fortuitously when John Harvey Kellogg forgot corn boiled on his countertop to find it hardened in the morning. It occurred to him, to be able to consume it, to crush it with a rolling pin and to toast it, getting the first "corn flake".
The original idea was that this cereal-based breakfast would become an alternative to the highly protein and fatty breakfasts commonly consumed, such as scrambled eggs or bacon that were consumed in the past. That corn flake (from the English cornflake) has now given rise to different types of cereals, some more healthy than others.
Cereals suitable for children's breakfast
- Whole grain flakes are the simplest and healthiest way to process whole grains. Its elaboration consists of four phases, in line with the process that came to Kellogg to discover them in the first instance, the cooking of the grain, its drying until they reach the optimum degree of humidity, its pressing (to stretch them with rollers) and a last step of drying or roasting of the flakes. Although this is the basic elaboration process of all the flakes, not all of them start from the same raw material (whole grains or refined flours) and some incorporate stages of sweetening, malting or chocolate.
- Also made with whole grains are m the muesli and the porridge . Muesli can cost from whole grain flakes, nuts and dried fruits. It is usually consumed soaked with milk or yogurt, and you can also add fresh fruit. The porridge is usually made from whole grains of oatmeal and consumed usually in hot milk. The flakes can also be offered dry.Whole flakes, muesli or porridge are a good alternative in childhood as long as they do not have added sugar.
Cereals not suitable for children's breakfast
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Cornflakes are made with more or less refined corn flour, which is usually added salt, sugar, malt and various extracts to give them flavor. Despite being more tasty and crunchy than whole flakes, they have a high sugar content and, although they are normally enriched, a lower micronutrient content, since the refining of the flour produces a very high loss of nutrients. -
Inflated cereals such as "krispis " are made by blowing air under pressure into small pieces of dough formed with the refined flour of various grains mixed, for example, with sugar, honey or chocolate. They are very fluffy, light and crispy.In these cases, sugar or chocolate, in addition to the marketing that accompanies them, increase the attractiveness for children, but it is advisable to avoid them because they are much less healthy than the other options.
