How Healthy Is Your Breakfast?

Experts reveal that some “healthy” breakfast cereals are not as healthy as they claim.

21:36 07 February 2017

Making the right choices when it comes to choosing what to eat for breakfast can be tricky as clever wordings on the carton labels allow companies to sneak in hidden sugars. According to experts, when referring to nutritional information printed on the back, one should look for low amount of sodium, sugar and saturated fat. The label should also say that the cereal is high in fibre and contains wholegrains.

 

Dietitian and spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia Lauren McGuckin also explained the importance of knowing where the ingredients are coming from. She said: 'You can determine where the sugar comes from based on the food label,'

 

'If one of the first ingredients listed on the box is dried fruit, you'll know that's where the sweetness is coming from.' 

 

She added that the ideal cereal would not have more than 10 grams of sugar per 100.

 

Based on their health star rating, Choice has come up with a list of the healthier options available to consumers. Freedom Foods rated highly with a number of their Active Balance cereals as well as Goodness Superfoods with their Better For U! range. Other popular choices include Kellogs Guardian and Uncle Toby’s Oat Brits.