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Cold Weather Breakfast

Temperatures are dropping and mornings have a cool nip in the air. The leaves are falling and jackets, gloves and hats are now the usual attire. And you need something to get you warm and keep you warm throughout the chilly morning.

Pure and Simple
Break out the instant oatmeal, add some warm milk, and toss in a handful of berries or a banana and you have a great breakfast that will keep you fueled for under 200 calories with the benefits of vitamins, minerals, omega 3's, protein, fiber!

A Bit More Complicated – For Special Winter Breakfasts
These are great with maple syrup, honey, marmalade.
Click here for more breakfast recipes.

Healthy Breakfast and Exercise

Spokane Athletic Club Introduces New Healthy Breakfast Menu

September 8th, Spokane Athletic Club introduced a new healthier breakfast menu. Click here for one of the Spokane Club's favorite breakfast recipes: Banana-Pecan Oatmeal.

Breakfast is the perfect time for people, young and old, to get important nutrients into their diet. Many breakfast type foods contain high quantities of vitamins C and D, calcium, iron, and fiber.

Remember after a night without food your body needs fuel to get going and run well. Breakfast can help provide both mental and physical energy.

When you skip breakfast, you are missing a chance to get your day off to the best possible start.

Grab Your Breakfast and Go!

Mom was right all along. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why, you ask? You just spend eight hours with no food or water, when you are asleep. By the time you wake up, you’re dehydrated, your blood sugar is low and you have little energy to get your day started on the right foot. More so than at any other point in the day, you need nourishment in the morning.

An added benefit - breakfast can actually helps you lose weight. Those who skip the morning meal tend to snack before lunch and throughout the day, usually on unhealthy, high-calorie foods. Breakfast eaters typically cruise until lunch with energy to spare.

What are some healthy and quick ideas?
• Incorporate complex carbohydrates, such as whole wheat toast and bagels. Spread peanut butter and raisins on top for added flavor.
• Layer a whole grain toaster waffle with low-fat yogurt and fresh or frozen blueberries.
• Roll a tortilla up with scrambled egg, cheese, and you’re on your way.
• Don’t forget cold cereal. Not those covered with sugar, but the healthy variety. Items such as Wheaties and Cheerios are always good choices.
• Make a shake or a smoothie. Blend fruit and yogurt and then drink it in the car.
• A side option is a small bag of finger foods, such as a mixture of granola and grapes.
• Fantastic Fruit Salad - Serve a chopped fruit salad with a yogurt dip. Mini muffins are delicious dipped in yogurt too.