Nutritionists say you should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
But most of us don’t put much thought into the most important meal of the day even when it comes to our kids.
You might serve up a bunch of wholemeal pancakes one day and go with a simple ham and cheese toast the next.
To give you a hand, here’s a guide on the best and worst breakfast foods for kids to serve up that will leave them healthy and happy. (Here are other healthy recipes to check out.)
High-protein meals easily tick off most of the required nutrients for growth and immunity so start your kid off on the right foot with a simple serving of hard-boiled eggs.
Sugary cereal may be a convenient breakfast, but it won’t keep your children full until lunch. Instead of high sugar cereals, look for whole grain options.
Full of fibre and protein, peanut butter is a great option for breakfast. Peanut butter toast, cut into sticks, make it fun for kids to eat.
These are often made with a high amount of sugar, which spikes insulin levels quickly, leaving kids tired later on when insulin levels plummet.
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Text: Young Parents / Additional Reporting: Natalya Molok