Julie's Journal

During the month of December, General Mills announced a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. The company has already been reducing sugar in cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain. The General Mills cereal included are Trix, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

Cereal benefits:

• Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children´s diets.
• Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child´s diet today.
• More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.

My boys have always loved General Mills cereal, especially the Cinnamon Toast Crunch, so it’s really nice to know they are lowering the sugars in their favorite cereal and making it healthier for them to eat. Here’s a $1 off coupon you can print out for your next shopping trip, enjoy!

Printable $1 Off Coupon on General Mills Cereals

Thanks to My Blog Spark and General Mills for supplying the VIP coupons, the online coupon link, and the information for me to share.