The Benefits of Breakfast
You've heard many times that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day," and there's plenty of research to prove it. Eating breakfast refuels your body and gives you energy to get through your day. In addition, breakfast eaters tend to have better concentration, memory, and problem-solving abilities than those who skip breakfast. If that's not enough to convince you to start your day with breakfast, maybe this will: people who eat breakfast are also more likely to make healthier choices throughout the day and are less likely to overindulge and engage in mindless eating.
Mornings are almost always busy, and breakfast often gets bypassed. Instead of skipping your morning meal, try one of these quick, healthy, and delicious breakfasts:
- Whole-grain cereal, low-fat or non-fat milk, and a piece of fruit.
- 2 Whole-grain waffles topped with low-fat or non-fat yogurt and sliced fruit.
- Whole wheat toast topped with peanut butter and banana slices.
- Whole-grain granola bar, low-fat or non-fat milk or yogurt, and fruit.
- Yogurt parfait: low-fat or non-fat yogurt, fresh fruit, and whole-grain cereal.
- Fruit smoothie: use low-fat or non-fat milk or yogurt, frozen fruit, and ice; add a slice of whole-grain toast or have some dry cereal
- Hardboiled egg whites, a whole-grain English muffin topped with apple butter, and drinkable yogurt.
- Half of a toasted whole wheat bagel topped with reduced-fat cheese and tomato slices; add a small cup of OJ or a piece of fruit.
- Oatmeal made with 1 cup of low-fat or fat-free milk, dried fruit, and sprinkled with cinnamon.
- Low-fat cottage cheese, pineapple chunks, and whole-wheat toast.
- Lean ham on a toasted English muffin and a glass of low-fat or non-fat milk.
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