September 1st, 2021
No matter what your age, it’s important to eat breakfast. The food eaten upon waking is used to refuel the body after a night of sleep and sets the stage for the rest of the day.
Here are 5 reasons to have breakfast before you head out the door. Research shows that people who eat breakfast:
- Are more likely to eat healthier.
- Are more likely to consume fewer calories throughout the day.
- Are more likely to be at a healthier weight.
- Are more likely to participate in physical activity.
- Are less likely to feel tired and irritable.
While eating breakfast is important, it’s equally important that you make nutritious food choices. Don’t just grab a bowl of sugary cereal or a doughnut on the way out the door. Better breakfast options include a mix of protein, healthy fat and fiber with little or no added sugar.
Here are some breakfast ideas that can be eaten quickly before leaving the house or even on-the-go:
- Slow cooker oatmeal – Make oatmeal while you sleep so it’s ready and waiting for you in the morning.
- Egg muffins – Cook up a batch of muffins made from eggs mixed with chopped ham, turkey bacon, low-fat cheese or veggies. These are super easy to freeze and can quickly be reheated when you’re ready to eat them.
- Breakfast quesadilla – Spread low-fat cheese, mashed beans and salsa on a whole-wheat tortilla. Fold in half and microwave.
- Spinach feta egg wrap – Saute spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes in cooking spray and then add an egg or egg whites, stirring until set. Wrap in a whole-wheat tortilla.
- Quinoa bake – Mix 1 cup uncooked quinoa with cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 diced apples and ¼ cup raisins. Put in a square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Add 2 eggs mixed with 2 cups low-fat milk and ¼ cup maple syrup and stir. Sprinkle with chopped almonds and bake at 350o for 1 hour.
These breakfasts can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer and then heated in the microwave in the morning.
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