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You've heard it before: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, so that you burn more calories. It provides fuel for your body systems, so that you can think faster and clearer. Eating a meal early in the day keeps you feeling fuller, so you'll be less inclined to snack or overeat later in the day.
Breakfast is important, but it can be hard to fit it into a busy schedule. Maybe you rush out of the house and feel you don’t have time to sit down and eat. Maybe you don't really care for breakfast foods. Whatever the challenge, there's a way to solve it. And since you'll be eating food anyway, why not make those calories count? Why not eat foods that will help you reach your goals, rather than hold you back?
There are a few general guidelines for breakfast, and the rest are merely suggestions for making it all happen. The best general categories for breakfast are carbohydrates and protein. Carbohydrates provide an energy boost. Complex carbohydrates are fruits, vegetables and whole grain products. Simple carbs are the more-processed foods that we often refer to as junk food; they contain significant amounts of white flour and white sugar. If you focus on complex carbs—the fruits and whole grains—you'll get much more bang for your nutrition buck. Protein provides endurance, so that you won't get hungry an hour after eating. Common sources of protein are dairy products, eggs, meats, fish and nuts. Check out some of our suggestions for speedy yet healthy breakfasts. Some require a few minutes in the kitchen, while others can be eaten on the run or fixed the night before. No recipes required!
Superfast choices:
Cereal and Milk: Combine whole-grain cereal, 1/2 cup berries or a sliced banana, and 1/2 cup Dairy Pride Low-Fat Milk. If you're in a rush, layer all of this in a big travel mug and eat it on the go!
Meat Roll-Up: 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup roasted pepper slices 1 large slice deli roast beef
Roll up ingredients inside the slice of roast beef. Enjoy with 1/2 cup of Goldenbrook Farms Organic Orange Juice.
Breakfast Sandwich: 1 poached or scrambled egg 1 slice Canadian bacon 1 slice low-fat cheese 1 slice of whole-grain toast, cut in two pieces
You can prepare this the night before and store in the fridge; microwave it for 30 seconds in the morning.
Waffles: Toast whole-grain frozen waffles and top with 1 cup Goldenbrook Farms Low-Fat Yogurt and 1/2 cup berries.
Skillet Scramble: Sauté: 1/4 cup ground beef and 1/2 cup potatoes. Then add: 1 egg, scrambled, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and 2 Tbs salsa. Serve on a plate, or roll up in a tortilla.
Breakfast Hash: Sauté: Shredded carrots, zucchini, peppers, onions and frozen hashbrowns in 2 teaspoons olive oil until tender. Add one egg and cook until done.
Blender Smoothie: In a blender, combine 1 cup Dairy Pride Skim Milk, 1/2 cup fruit, and a dash of wheat bran. Enjoy with a whole-grain muffin.
Rainbow Parfait: 1 cup Goldenbrook Farms Low-Fat Yogurt 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1/2 cup sliced kiwifruit 1/2 cup low-fat granola
Layer these ingredients in a large bowl.
PBB:
Quickie Frittata: In a nonstick pan, sauté your favorite omelet ingredients, such as bacon, bell pepper, onion or mushroom. When tender, whisk 4 eggs and pour over top. Sprinkle with cheddar or mozzarella cheese.
Let cook 1 minute, until the edges begin to set. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until the egg is done and the cheese is browned. Remove to a cutting board and cut into pizza-like wedges. Fix the night before, and reheat in the morning.
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