shopping list
homenewsrecipesNutrition tipscontact


Grab Your Breakfast and Go!

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? It sure is. Typically, you spend eight hours sleeping with no food or water. 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. At this point in your day, a little nourishment for your body is what you need. Breakfast can also help you actually lose weight. If you skip your morning meal, you tend to eat more throughout the day and the foods are usually unhealthy and high in calories. An individual who fueled up for their day with breakfast can wait until lunch to eat with energy to spare. Waking up is hard enough…And finding time to make a healthy breakfast can be tough, so we’ve put together some healthy and quick ideas for your morning fuel.


Healthy & Quick: Breakfast On-The-Go

  • Incorporate complex carbohydrates like whole wheat toast or a bagel. Pyramit
  • Spread some peanut butter and raisins on top for added flavor
  • Layer a whole grain toaster waffle with low-fat yogurt and fresh or frozen fruit
  • Roll a tortilla up with a scrambled egg and cheese
  • Don’t forget cold cereal…HEALTHY cold cereal with low-fat milk
  • Make a shake or a smoothie by blending fruit and yogurt
  • A small bag of finger-foods can be beneficial for a quick snack. Mix up some granola, dried and fresh fruit
  • Have chopped fruit salad with yogurt dip.

  • WOHF Washington Dairy Council USDA’s Team Nutrition Action for Healthy Kids 5 A Day; Produce for Better Health Foundation  School Nutrition Association