If you have a toddler or know someone with a toddler, chances are you know what a wonderful snack oat ring cereals are (who am I kidding – you know I’m talking about Cheerios). These types of cereals are not too messy, are easily transportable, and are fairly nutritious. They are a million times better than my old favourite, Fruity Pebbles, but I have recently discovered a more favourable alternative to oat ring cereals: Heinz Nutrios.
I was first drawn to Nutrios when I heard that Cheerios are high in sodium. Checking the labels of both cereals, I found that for a one cup serving Cheerios contains 190mg of sodium, while Nutrios only has 140mg per serving. That difference is equivalent to the amount of sodium in half a cup of juice or a three ounce serving of chicken. And when we’re talking about itty bitty bodies, that is a significant difference in the amount of sodium for me to switch.
Now Cheerios aren’t all bad. One serving contains 10% of the daily recommened amounts of both vitamins A and C, neither of which are found in Nutrios. So if you are interested in learning more I suggest you check those labels and find what works best for your family’s diet. Of course this is best achieved if you leave the kids at home, grab a nice frothy latte, and peruse the aisles of your local grocery store at your leisure. Isn’t it sad that going grocery shopping on my own sounds like a luxurios outing?!
heeheh, solo grocery shopping is totally luxurious. i just did that the other day…