Is breakfast a part of your morning routine? We all need to take
time to enjoy a healthy breakfast.
Eating breakfast is important as it helps our body to fuel up
after a long night’s sleep.
Kids, as well as adults, who eat breakfast think more clearly and
score higher on tests, and are more likely to maintain a healthy weight. Eating breakfast is just a nutritious way to start the day giving
our body the energy, vitamins and minerals it needs.
A summer breakfast can be healthy, and especially delicious, using
the seasonal fruits and vegetables that are now available at our local Farmer’s
Markets and grocery stores. Build a healthy morning meal around a whole grain
food, add a protein (milk, yogurt, egg, peanut butter, meat or beans) and
include those fresh summer fruits and vegetables. Make it a family activity by
using recipes everyone can help prepare. Enjoy a breakfast together at least
once a week.
Check out these quick and cool breakfast ideas for the warm
summer days ahead:
- Enjoy
a whole grain cereal with milk and fresh fruit.
- Spoon
low fat yogurt, fruit and granola into a glass for a delicious Breakfast Parfait .
- Spread
a toasted slice of whole wheat bread with low fat Greek yogurt or cottage
cheese and top with your favorite berries .
- Make
a cool and creamy breakfast smoothie by following this Banana Berry Smoothie recipe.
- Toast
a whole grain waffle, spread it with peanut butter, add sliced fresh
peaches and drizzle with a little honey.
- Try
a fruit pizza for breakfast using an English muffin and this Fruit Pizza to Go recipe .
- Enjoy
eggs with fresh or frozen vegetables in this easy Vegetable Omelet .
Make a healthy breakfast part of your summer routine. Visit the Eat Smart, Be Fit website https://www.eatsmart.umd.edu for more breakfast recipes.
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