Breakfast Month

Did you know September is National Breakfast Month?

A few of the beneifts of eating breakfast include:

• Energy – Eating breakfast is an opportunity to jump start your day with energy boosting carbohydrates, filling proteins, and heart healthy fats.

• Improve Concentration – studies show that eating a healthy breakfast can improve brain function and increase focus. Concentration is vital when preparing for that big exam!

• Healthy Weight – Some think that skipping breakfast is a good way to save on calories and lose weight, but this is not true! Actually, people who skip breakfast tend to weigh more than those who eat breakfast regularly. Also, those who eat breakfast tend to demonstrate more self-control in food choices and in turn consume fewer calories than those who skip breakfast.


Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some quick and healthy ideas to get you going!

• Whole fruit like bananas, apples and oranges.
• Oatmeal topped with nuts, dried fruit, honey and cinnamon.
• Whole wheat bagels, toast, waffles, and English muffins. Top any of these with some peanut butter, low-fat cream cheese or sugar-free jelly.
• Hard boiled eggs.
• Whole grain cereal with 1% fat or fat- free milk.
• Fruit smoothie made with low-fat yogurt or 100% juice.

Find what works for you and make breakfast a priority in your morning!

Resources:
http://www.eatright.org/kids/article.aspx?id=6442477998


This post is brought to you by our guest bloggers and SFASU Dietetic Interns, Samantha and Elizabeth.