Nutrition Tip
written by June Skoropowski, RD, LDN
Start Your Day Off the Right Way…with Breakfast!
We have all heard breakfast “is the most important meal of the day.” Have you ever thought of why?
Eating breakfast helps to refuel your body and “break the fast” after waking up from a night of sleep. Breakfast eaters are more likely to:
- Consume more vitamins and minerals and less fat and cholesterol during the day
- Have better concentration and be more productive throughout the morning
- Control their weight
- Have more strength and endurance
- Have lower cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease
Breakfast does not have to be a huge production, but making it quick & easy to prepare is key. Make sure to include some type of protein food to meet your daily protein goal AND to help keep you feeling fuller for longer. Here are some breakfast ideas to get your day started off right:
- Greek yogurt with fruit and/or high fiber cereal (i.e. Kashi, low fat granola, Fiber One)
- Whole grain cereal with low fat milk
- Hard boiled egg and a piece of fruit
- Whole grain mini bagel or pita with 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- English muffin with low fat cheese, Canadian bacon, and/or egg
- Cottage cheese with fruit
- Oatmeal with 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts and raisins
- Yogurt smoothie w/fruit
- Protein Bar
Also check out “Weigh To Go” breakfast burrito recipe this month!
Information for this article was taken from the following:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01119
