How to Eat a Healthy Breakfast

You Will Need

-Low-fat protein
-Low-fat dairy products
-Whole grain foods
-Fruit parfait
-Fresh fruits and vegetables
-1 ripe banana, cut in pieces
-2 c. blueberries
-1/2 c. crushed ice
-2 c. low-fat yogurt
-1/4 c. honey
-Granola bar
-Trail mix
-String cheese
-Hard-boiled egg
-Orange slices
-Equipment
-Blender
-Cereal with 5 grams of fiber (optional)

Step 1: Jump-start your morning

Jump-start your morning with low-fat protein foods such as peanut butter, hard boiled eggs, nuts, or lean slices of poultry or meat.

Tip: Protein will keep you feeling full longer.

Step 2: Enjoy low-fat dairy products

Enjoy low-fat dairy products, such as low-fat yogurt, skim milk, and low-fat cottage cheese.

Step 3: Start your day with whole grains

Start out your day with whole grains such as a whole-wheat bagel, low-fat bran muffins, hot or cold whole-wheat cereals, or crackers.

Tip: Choose a cereal with at least 5 grams of fiber per serving.

Step 4: Satisfy your hunger

   
Satisfy your hunger with a healthy fruit parfait. Mix your favorite fruit and granola with low fat-yogurt.

Step 5: Kick off the morning

Kick off the morning with fresh fruits and vegetables. Add fresh fruit to a multigrain pancake or to cold cereal.

Step 6: Boost your energy

Boost your energy with a morning smoothie. Toss the banana, blueberries, crushed ice, yogurt, and honey in a blender for 45 seconds, or until smooth. This snack is full of antioxidants and vitamins.

Step 7: Eat smart

Eat smart if you are on the go. Grab a granola bar, trail mix, string cheese, hard-boiled eggs, or orange slices. Stay alert and healthy by making breakfast the most important meal of your day.

Do you know: Cheerioats, now known as Cheerios, were introduced in the 1940s as the world's first ready-to-eat oat cereal.