Encourage him to sweeten his cereal with raisins or other fruit, instead. Place a tall glass of juice alongside the bowl, and the vitamin C will help his body absorb the cereal's iron. Wheat or oat flakes. Look for varieties with at least 5 grams of fiber and no more than a few grams of sugar per serving. With no added sugar and the goodness of whole grains, Grape-Nuts is one of the best choices on the shelf.
Raisins make it more appealing to youngsters.
These little O's have always been a hit with children. But nutritionists love them because they're made of whole grains and have only 2 grams of sugar per serving. A minute in the microwave is all it takes to produce a steaming bowl of nutritious high-fiber oatmeal, a comforting choice in wintertime. Add raisins for some sweet energy. Read all comments.