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Most people are into coupon shopping because they feel that it is the best deal for them - like getting 4 boxes of cereals for the price of 2 but what are you really getting? • Impressive artwork on the cereal box. • Lots of throw away packaging • Unhealthy ingredients like hydrogenated oils, dyes or artificial colors and chemical preservatives. • Wheat but not the "whole wheat" or "wheat bran". Product Packaging and Marketing There are 100s choices of cereal at the grocery store and there are lots of varieties and flavors from the cereal choices. For example Cheerios, flavors are Apple Cinnamon, Banana Nut, Berry Burst (Strawberry & Triple Berry), Cinnamon Burst, Chocolate, Frosted, Fruity, Honey Nut, Multi-Grain, Oat Cluster, Yogurt Burst (Strawberry & Vanilla) and names to capture special events like Team USA in 1996 and Millenios in 2000. Children usually pick their favorite cereals however they are influenced by TV ads and box designs -- they don't know or care about the nutritional content of cereal. As a parent, you need to give them healthy choices so you have to research the nutritional value of cereal and narrowing their choices, to say 3 cereals that meet your nutrition criteria. Cereal Volume Versus Weight The size of the box (any food packaging) doesn't mean you're getting more cereal as heavier cereals using less space are generally more nutritious. Investigate using online sources, use books or conduct an in-store comparison of weight per serving (grams) to identify which cereal offers the most nutritional value. In researching the true value of a cereal, you can also compare the nutrients provided by weight, i.e. pound, and compare the nutritional value and cost of a pound of cereal versus a pound of cheese. For example, a portion of Jarlsburg cheese weighs the same as Cheerios but offers more than twice the protein. This could be a real eye opener as to American eating habits versus European eating habits where a piece of bread with cheese is a common breakfast. With more than 30% of Americans obese, maybe it's time for Americans to re-evaluate and change their eating habits. Make Your Own Cereal Did you know that making your own cereal isn't more expensive for the nutrition you get? And it is not either difficult once you get into the routine. Try to make cereals with toppings because it's easy to change toppings like raisins, almonds and it's a lot healthier. Tina Gleisner, founder of the Association of Women Home Owners connects homeowners with concepts, terminology and advice to build homes that support today's lifestyles. Through the library and directory at www.HomeTips4Women.com, you can LEARN more about how to maintain and repair your home and more.
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