How many of you skip breakfast because you are trying to lose weight, don't have enough time or just don't want it? Many argue that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Why?
- Breakfast provides you with the energy needed to get through your day. Whether it is going to work or school, your brain needs nutrients to function properly.
- Breakfast is important in maintaining a healthy body weight. Often hunger sets in long before lunch when you skip breakfast. This is when unhealthy, higher calorie choices are made as a snack to hold you over.
- Breakfast provides energy for activities and work during the morning hours and will help you to avoid the mid-morning slump.
- When skipping breakfast, you are unlikely to make up your daily vitamins and nutrient recommendations.
How to get a quick and healthy breakfast...
- Try to pick 2-3 foods including one from each of the following food groups; bread and grain, dairy product, fruits and vegetables
- Replace or accompany your coffee with a glass of orange juice or milk
- Make an omelet! A great way to have protein, dairy and vegies
- Plan ahead, get up 15 minutes early
- Add fruits, nuts, raisins or dates to your oatmeal or yogurt
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