Healthier Cereals: Back To The Roots

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In the article “Healthier Cereals Snare a Spot on New York School Menus” written by Stephanie, speaks on switching Kellogg Cereal with a heathier substitute. The New York City
Public school system replaced Kellogg’s with a heathier cereal called Back to the Roots.
The switch has given students new options for cereal that are lower in sugar and sodium but is higher in whole grain. Kellogg recalled two cereals that was on the menu for the New York City public school system thus making them decided to change cereal providers. The school system still offers other brands of cereal, but Back to the Roots is the healthiest option they have. The Back to the Roots brand only uses 4 ingredients with no preservatives and is classified as an organic

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