Kid Cereals - Worse Than Grown-Up Ones

So you know the marshmallows floating around in your kid's cereal bowl are void of nutrition -- you do know that, right? Do you know, though, that most kids' cereals contain more sugar, sodium and calories and less fiber and protein than grown-up cereals do?

A recent Yale survey says it's true. In light of this news, experts say parents should hunt down cereal boxes with about four grams of fiber and no more than four grams of sugar per serving. Not easy to find stats like these in the brands your youngsters like, is it? Try these blended concoctions dreamed up by Good Housekeeping nutrition director Samantha Cassetty. When tested on a group of 5 to 10-year-old, these mixes got a thumbs up.

• Mix two-thirds cup Cascadian Farm Clifford Crunch with one-third cup Cheerios for four grams of fiber and four grams of sugar.
• Mix one-half cup Post Original Shredded Wheat Spoon Size with one-half cup Kashi Mighty bites for five grams of fiber and three grams of sugar.
• Mix one-half cup Barbara's Bakery Shredded Spoonfuls with one-half cup Cheerios for four grams of fiber and three grams of sugar.

I'm no kid. But these sound plenty yummy to me. How about you?