Got a habit of skipping breakfast? Eating breakfast has many benefits. It offers much-needed fuel and nutrients for your brain and body, reduces your likelihood of overeating later in the day and cuts your risk of heart disease and obesity. Breakfast should be a non-negotiable part of our morning routine, but many people feel too crunched for time. Think you are too busy for breakfast? We will share will you 5 tips this week to help you make a healthy breakfast an easy part of your morning routine.
Ways to Fit in Breakfast #1: Prep the night before
While cleaning up after dinner, take a few minutes to put breakfast together. "Take advantage of time spent puttering in the kitchen anyways," says Karie Quinn, a registered dietitian. Set out plates, cutlery, glasses and toast condiments or fill bowls with high-fiber cereal - just add milk and a sliced banana or a handful of berries in the morning. look for ways to include items from a variety of food groups. "If we're in a hurry...we only get one or two food groups, but should have two or three food groups, all four if possible," says Quinn.
Try one of these easy, make-ahead ideas for an easy, on-the-go breakfast:
- Whole wheat crackers with string cheese
- Fruity baked oatmeal
- Overnight Oats
- Breakfast wraps
- Banana with single serving of peanut butter and low-sugar granola bar
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