| Research over the years has shown that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better in school. Children simply don’t concentrate well when they are hungry! Many studies have demonstrated that breakfast eaters are likely to achieve higher grades, pay closer attention, participate more in class discussions, and manage more complex academic problems than breakfast skippers. |
| Fortified breakfast cereals provide iron in the diet. The iron in these foods is better absorbed when a glass of Vitamin C rich orange juice is added to the breakfast meal. You can also increase your iron intake by adding a dessert spoon of your favourite dried fruit. |