Milk

    Cereal and milk: a match made in heaven

    There’s something really comforting about the sound of milk being poured into a bowl of cereal. It’s like they’re made for each other. And in many ways, they are! It’s a combination that, when you add some fruit and a drink, gives you a balance of hydration, vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrate.

    Great for growing up

    Milk is rich in calcium, which is particularly important for children because they need it for the growth and development of their bones.[1] And, while some children might not drink a glass of milk on its own, a bowl of cereal with milk is a tasty way to encourage them to get some dairy into their diet.

    2 children eating a balanced breakfast including cereals

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    Mighty milk

    Delicious and satisfying, milk contains many of the nutrients our bodies need, including:[2]

    • Protein. Contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass – which is good for daily wear and tear!
    • Calcium. Keeps your teeth and bones healthy and is essential for the normal growth and development of children’s bones . You can blame milk for them growing out of their clothes so quickly!
    • Vitamin B2. You might also know this as 'riboflavin' – and, if you didn’t know it before, you now have something to show off about! It helps release energy from our food.
    • Vitamin B12. Like B2, it helps turn the food we eat into energy and plays a part in creating oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Sounds a bit technical but rest assured it just helps your body’s motor run smoothly!
    • Iodine. Great for the nervous system. Boo! (See, you didn’t even flinch).

    Did you

    know?

    Wheat almighty!

    Wheat is the most widely grown cereal grain. It’s grown on over 17 per cent of the total cultivated land in the world, and is the staple food for 35 per cent of the world’s population. It provides more calories and protein in the world’s diet than any other crop.

    A whole lot of grains

    One bushel of wheat contains around a million individual whole grain kernels.

    Different types of milk

    Milk and cereal may be a perfect couple, but what if you want a lactose-free alternative? Well, there are plenty to choose from. They taste great and are often calcium-enriched – just check out the labels to see what good stuff’s included.

    • Soy milk: Super-rich soy is a good source of protein, and is low in saturated fats.
    • Coconut milk: Rich and creamy, coconut milk contains a significant amount of saturated fats though, so best drunk in moderation
    • Almond milk: Low in saturated fat, almond milk has its very own light, crisp flavour.
    • Rice milk: Sweet and thinner in consistency than other milks – rice milk also tastes sweet with cereals.

    Find out more about what makes a balanced breakfast

    TOP TIP: For all these milk alternatives, choose fortified versions, whenever possible.

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    Scrummy ways to mix ‘n’ match milk and cereal

     

      Your children probably don’t need any encouragement to mess about with their cereal, but just in case, here are a few ideas:

      • Go stir crazy – For a super-soggy cereal treat, leave milk to soak in, then stir, stir, stir.
      • Keep it crispy – Pour on cold milk and crunch away.
      • Turn up the heat – Give milk a short burst in the microwave and turn a bowl of cereal into a warming breakfast.
      • Add a dash of flavour – Turn up the taste by adding a drop of cinnamon syrup or honey.
      • Go rainbow – Add chopped pieces of fruit to create a colourful breakfast.
      • Bowl them over – Who says cereal has to be eaten out of a bowl? Is it possible that it could taste even nicer out of their favourite mug? You be the judge.

      Check out our tips for a fun weekend

      Footnotes

      1. NHS Choices: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/water-drinks.aspx

      2. NHS Choices: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/milk-dairy-foods.aspx

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      Footnotes

      1. ^ NHS Choices: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/water-drinks.aspx
      2. ^ NHS Choices: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/milk-dairy-foods.aspx

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      How can I find foods made with whole grain?

      Two things to remember: • Look for food labels where the word 'whole' appears in front of the name of the grain, like “whole wheat” or “wholemeal bread”. • For foods with more than one ingredient, make sure whole grain is listed towards the top of the ingredients list. The further up the list it is, the more whole grain has been used in the recipe. And look out for the percentage of whole grain. You should find this in the ingredients list too.

      What’s the difference between a whole grain and a refined grain?

      A ‘whole’ grain has more nutrients than a ‘refined’ grain, because all parts of the grain are retained – kernel, bran, endosperm and germ – along with their fibre, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. But most of the bran and germ are removed when producing refined grains. Whole grains therefore contain more nutrients than refined grains.

      What is gluten?

      The general name for proteins found in cereal grains such as wheat. It holds the food together, like a ‘glue’, and gives dough its elasticity.

      How much whole grain do I need to eat every day?

      Keep it simple: make grains the base of your diet and choose whole grains over refined grains wherever possible. U.S Dietary Guidelines recommend eating 3 servings (48g) a day. So, whenever you look for breakfast cereals, bread, pasta, rice or flour to cook at home, look for the word “whole”, ideally among the first ingredients in the list.

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