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8 Best And Worst Breakfast Foods For Kids

Kick-start your child’s day with healthy breakfast options and tips on which foods to steer clear of

April 14, 2020

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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.)

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8 Best And Worst Breakfast Foods For Kids
Good Breakfast Food: Eggs
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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.

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Bad Breakfast Food Cereal
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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.

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Good Breakfast Food: Peanut Butter
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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.

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Bad Breakfast Food: Chocolate Nut Spread
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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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Good Breakfast Food: Beans
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Beans are high in fiber, high-protein and packed with important vitamins and minerals. Basically all that your child needs to perform at their best.

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Bad Breakfast Food: Pancakes
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Pancakes may seem like a treat but they just full of empty calories. They’ll fill your kids up, but they may feel hungry soon after.

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Good Breakfast Food: Sushi
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Sushi for breakfast? Yes, it can be done. Fish is rich in Omega-3 fats and good fats like these have been proven to improve mental alertness and hand-eye coordination.

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Bad Breakfast Food: Toast
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The king of all breakfast foods isn’t actually that good for you. Like most processed foods, white bread has too much sugar, which gives your kid a rush, followed by a slump. Try wholegrain bread for a healthier option.

Text: Young Parents / Additional Reporting: Natalya Molok

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