Start Your Day On A Full Tank With A Healthy Breakfast

BREAKFAST BENEFITS

Adults:

• Better weight control
• Lower cholesterol levels
• Decreased risk of heart disease
• Increased concentration
• Increased productivity

Children:

• Improved performance in school
• Increased attention spans
• Improved concentration
• More energy

 

HOW TO MAKE BREAKFAST HEALTHY

 

• Add fruit to cereal or yogurt.
• Add applesauce to pancake batter.
• Make a veggie-filled omelet.
• Have a glass of milk with breakfast.
• Make a yogurt and fruit parfait.
• Choose cereal made from whole grains and with 2 or more grams of fiber.
• Eggs are a great source of protein. Hard boil them the night before for a quick breakfast the next day.

 

SIMPLE RECIPES

 

Fruit and Cheese
Grab an apple and some cheddar cheese, plus ¼ cup of peanuts, and toss them in a bag to take along with you.
Peanut Butter Waffle
Toast a waffle and spread 2 Tbsp of peanut butter and sliced apple on it.
Beary Banana Split
Split a banana in half and top it with 6oz yogurt and ¼ cup of teddy grahams.

Cereal Sundae
Make cereal portable by using yogurt instead of milk and mixing it in a plastic container to be eaten on the go.
Easy Oatmeal
Combine ½ cup of old fashioned oats with ¾ cup of water and microwave for 3 minutes. Add ½ cup applesauce and 1 tsp brown sugar.

 

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QUICK TIPS FOR A QUICK BREAKFAST

 

• Plan Ahead – think about the whole week ahead when grocery shopping.

• Be Creative – breakfast doesn’t have to be eggs and toast. Cold pizza, leftovers, crackers and cheese can all work.

 

• Use Weekends – cook on the weekends and freeze for the busy weekday mornings.

• Get Ready the Night Before – set the table, even if it’s just for cereal and juice.

 

 

GET YOUR KIDS INTO THE KITCHEN!

• GET ingredients from the fridge
• WASH fruits
• PEEL bananas
• POUR liquids into a bowl
• MEASURE & STIR ingredients
• CLEAN & SET the table