coffee and oatmeal

I am a coffee drinker and some mornings I find it very difficult to eat breakfast. I may not be hungry or I may be in a hurry. We've all heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I wanted to give you some reasons WHY you should eat breakfast:

According to the John Hopkins Nutrition department:

Breakfast
Why You Should Eat a Healthy Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast provides you with the energy and nutrients that lead to increased concentration in the classroom.

Studies show that breakfast can be important in maintaining a healthy body weight.

Hunger sets in long before it's time for lunch, but because it's not convenient to eat properly, many people who have not eaten breakfast snack on foods that are high in fat and sugar.

People who skip breakfast are unlikely to make up their daily requirement for some vitamins and minerals that a simple breakfast would have provided.

Breakfast provides energy for the activities during the morning and helps to prevent that mid-morning slump.

Eating a healthy breakfast has been linked to better learning ability and memory functions.


Tips on Eating a Quick and Healthy Breakfast

Pick 2-3 foods, including at least one from each of the following food groups: -bread and grain (i.e.cereal, toast, muffin) -milk and milk product (i.e. low-fat yogurt, low-fat milk)-fruit or vegetable group (i.e bananas, apples, carrots)

Pick up portable breakfast items when at the grocery store. You should buy foods like fruit, low-fat yogurt, whole grain breakfast bars, or granola bars for those mornings when you have to eat breakfast on the go.

Replace or accompany that morning cup of coffee with a glass of orange juice or milk.

Make an omelette! You can shorten preparation time by chopping up your vegetables ahead of time.

Get up 15 minutes earlier. You can fix and consume a healthy breakfast in 15 minutes or less.
Plan ahead to eat breakfast. This means you should decide what you are going to eat for breakfast before the next morning. You can save time by putting out the box of cereal or cutting up some fruit the night before.


Just as you plan your day around the gym, you should plan your breakfast. This morning I tried to oatmeal from starbucks on my way to work and it was DELICIOUS!!!! Here is the information on the oatmeal and other "healthy" breakfast options:


Start Your Day Right.

Whether you’re looking for wholesome ingredients, a guilt-free energy boost or just a quick start, there’s something good for you.

Perfect Oatmeal 100% whole-grain goodness finished with your choice of dried fruit, nut medley or brown sugar.

Fruit Stella Bursting with 100% whole grains plus juicy baked berries and omega-3s.
Chewy Fruit & Nut Bar Real fruit, oats, nuts and clover honey with plenty of yum.

Multigrain Roll Made with seven hearty grains and seeds and the sweet taste of honey. Comes with your choice or almond butter or fruit preserves.

Apple Bran Muffin A good source of fiber, with hearty grains, dried cherries and baked apple.

Power Protein Plate An on-the-go snack of Cheddar cheese, fresh fruit, hard-boiled cage-free egg, whole-wheat bagel and peanut butter.