Hungry minds
Hungry minds need to eat breakfast. For schoolkids, breakfast really
is an important way to start the day. Why? Research shows kids who eat
breakfast are more likely to be focused than those who skip breakfast.
So it's important to send your kids off to school with breakfast
Healthy breakfast ideas
Who could concentrate on geography and science when their tummy is rumbling? Fibre expands in the stomach, which helps kids feel fuller for longer. This means they can focus on learning, instead of their hunger pains!
Some ideas for a healthy breakfast include:
- Two slices of wholemeal toast and an egg, 4.6g of fibre
- Two slices of multigrain toast and two teaspoons of peanut butter, 4.1g of fibre
- One cup of fresh fruit salad and yoghurt, 3.3 g of fibre
- A 45g serve of high-fibre cereal such as Kellogg's Sultana Bran with half a cup of skim milk, 6.7g of fibre
Simple ways to encourage your child to eat breakfast
Not all children wake up and feel ready to eat a healthy breakfast, but simple household routines can help your child such as:
- Make time for breakfast - turn off the TV!
- Eat together and talk about the day ahead.
- Set the table the night before.
- Make plenty of fresh fruit available.
