As the saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why do we give our kids a bowl of cereal before dashing out the door"
Most cereal commercials mention that a bowl of cereal is part of a complete breakfast, and on the screen, you’ll see a bowl of cereal surrounded by whole wheat toast, fruit, a glass of orange juice and a glass of milk (although, who would want to drink OJ and milk in the same meal" And why would any drink a glass of milk when there’s already milk in your cereal" Confusing, but let’s move on).
Thanks to small tummies and the morning rush, a lot of kids barely finish a bowl of cereal, much less an entire breakfast spread. And most cereal isn’t very nutritious on its own (part of a complete breakfast, remember"). However, there’s another option kids will love that may be quicker to eat and more nutritional: PIZZA. Wait, what" Pizza for breakfast"
According to an article from The Daily Meal, pizza is a much more balanced breakfast than a simple bowl of cereal. And while it isn’t the healthiest breakfast option out there, The Daily Meal says it’s got cold cereal beat in the nutritional department, with more protein and carbs to keep your kids feeling full until lunch.
But is it really true" Is pizza truly a better breakfast than cereal"
The Daily Meal asked dietitian Chelsey Amer to weigh in. She said that because a slice of pizza contains more fat and much...