A Balanced Diet 

We all know it's important to eat a balanced diet to help stay healthy and on form, but it's not always easy! A bowl of cereal with milk can make a great start to the day however - providing you with up to 30% of the recommended daily amounts of several key nutrients essential for health and well being.

So what do breakfast cereals provide? 

Most of the breakfast cereals in the Weetabix range gives you the goodness of wholegrain wheat or oats, with many varieties being high in the natural fibre needed for a healthy digestive system. For more information on why, as part of a healthy balanced diet, a large serving of wholegrain should be encouraged at mealtimes take a look at our leaflet The goodness of wholegrain.

In addition, many of our breakfast cereals are fortified with vitamins and iron whilst being low in fat, so they're a great way to make sure your body gets many of the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. In fact, a bowl of cereal with milk can provide you with up to 30% of the recommended daily amounts of several key nutrients essential for health and wellbeing.

And don't forget, when you enjoy a bowl of cereal with milk, you're also getting the added benefit of calcium - needed throughout life to help our bones and teeth stay strong and healthy.

So once you've had a good breakfast, what next?

It's easier to get a balanced diet than you may think. Try eating more of the things that are good for you and cutting down on the things your body needs less of. Below you'll find a few of our top tips for healthy eating:

• Try to avoid eating too many foods that are high in fat or sugar, or offer few nutritional benefits (including crisps, biscuits, cakes, chocolate, sweets and pastries).
• Aim to eat 5 portions of fruit & veg a day - you could start by adding chopped fresh fruit to your cereal in the morning!
• Enjoy a varied diet to make sure you're getting the full range of nutrients your body needs.
• Swap your snacks for a healthier option such as a bowl of cereal, a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts.