Expert's health warning to people who eat popular cereal every day for breakfast

Weetabix fans may want to reconsider grabbing the enticing flavours of their cherished cereal, as cautioned by a leading nutritionist.

Rhiannon Lambert, a registered nutritionist, bestselling writer and founder of Rhitrition and Rhitrition Plus , has raised alarms over the sugary varieties like banana, chocolate or golden syrup . Speaking to The Telegraph, she commented, "These cereals are a good way to get a good portion of your daily protein intake through breakfast, but the sugar content is a little higher than the original Weetabix."

Preferring the classic choice, her advice is clear : "I would choose original Weetabix or Oatibix because they offer a balanced nutritional profile with minimal added sugars, making them a great breakfast choice for most people. This also gives you the freedom to pair your plain biscuits with healthy toppings of your choice."

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Variants of Weetabix, such as chocolate, banana, and fruit and nut minis, pack a lot more sugar (chocolate flavour boasts 8.1g per biscuit), according to the Express. However, it's not all doom and gloom for Weetabix aficionados, Lambert still recommends the traditional variety as an excellent way to kickstart the day healthily; it's rich in fibre, low in salt, aids digestive health and a notable source of iron.

Singing the praises of the traditional Weetabix, she highlighted its benefits, specifically saying: "The sugar content in Weetabix is minimal, which helps to manage blood sugar levels. This is really important for energy, and especially relevant to children. Sending your child to school after a sugary bowl of cereal will cause their blood glucose levels to rise quickly, then dramatically plunge, which will leave them feeling hungry and likely unable to concentrate," reports the Mirror .

"Weetabix can be prepared quickly with milk or a plant-based alternative and topped with fruits for added nutrition and variety. This ease of preparation makes it an excellent choice for busy mornings when time is limited."

Paediatric dietitian Emma Shafquat also lauded Weetabix in her remarks to The Telegraph: "For a lot of children, especially fussy eaters, and adults, especially women, fortified cereal can be a great way to add extra iron. Folic acid can reduce the risk of neural tube defects during pregnancy, so it's a positive thing that Weetabix is fortified with extra nutrients."

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