A recent research project indicated that instead of chugging a sports drink after moderate to heavy exercise, you might want to reach for a nice bowl of dry, whole-grain cereal and milk.
The researchers concluded that, for amateur athletes and moderately physically active individuals who are trying to keep in shape, popping into the kitchen for a quick bowl of whole-grain cereal with a splash of skimmed milk may be a smarter move than investing in a high-priced sports drink.
This is just the latest bit of positive news when it comes to dry cereal. Several previous studies have shown that folks who eat a bowl for breakfast can gain health benefits and are much more likely to avoid obesity. Some even say that a bowl of breakfast cereal can improve concentration throughout the day.
I may have been the only kid on my block to have been barred from sugary cereals as a kid (Shredded Wheat with Wheat Germ sprinkled on top was a popular breakfast in my house). But today, it’s pretty easy to find a relatively low sugar, whole-grain breakfast cereal that can please everyone in the house. I may be biased on this one though as my three year-old’s final words of almost every bedtime routine are, “Dadda, cereal tomorrow?”
