Before you rush right out the door in the morning, stop and ask yourself: “Did I eat breakfast?” “Do I have something I can eat for breakfast that will get me going?” If you, like most people find yourself short on time and rushing out the door with just a mug of hot coffee in hand, you might want to rethink your mornings.

There are TWO things everyone should start their day with…a glass of water to rehydrate the body after a long sleep and breakfast. There are many benefits to eating breakfast to start your day.

• Better concentration at school and at work.
• Better physical performance.
• Wakes the body and provides fuel to get going without leaving the feeling of sluggishness after a heavy meal.
• Improves the body’s metabolism.

The kids typically start their mornings with a bowl of cereal and I often eat a bowl of cheerios or hot cereal after the morning rush.  These days that would be in the office before my first meetings start. The thing I like best about eating a bowl of cereal for breakfast is that I don’t feel nearly as sluggish, full, and/or bloated as I might after eating eggs, bread, and sausage. While I LOVE to eat a good ‘ol southern breakfast buffet every once in awhile, it’s too clogging to the arteries and leaves me in need of maternity cotton stretch pants. EWWW and let’s not even talk about the stomach pains…

Thanks to the Blogspark community and General Mills, I received 4 free full size boxes of cereal. Our picks? Cookie Crisp, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Lucky Charms…All the classics with less sugar than before when we were kids but with the same taste we all love.

General Mills announced awhile back that they were committing to reducing sugar in their cereals and even increasing key nutrients and providing whole grain.

Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters?

According to the American Dietetic Association, children who eat breakfast perform better in the classroom and on the playground, with better concentration, problem-solving skills, and eye-hand coordination.

To receive a coupon for $1 off, click here. For more information about kids and cereals, please visit Cereal Health and Wellness.

The opinion above are 100% my own even though product was provided for review.