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The Breakfast Buzz. What’s the buzz about?. 92% of Americans believe breakfast is the most important meal 44% of Americans eat breakfast regularly Leading breakfast “foods” are coffee, cold cereal, fruit juice, milk, bread, eggs & fruit. What does breakfast look like for you and your family?.
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What’s the buzz about? • 92% of Americans believe breakfast is the most important meal • 44% of Americans eat breakfast regularly • Leading breakfast “foods” are coffee, cold cereal, fruit juice, milk, bread, eggs & fruit
Benefits of Breakfast • Improves school and work performance • Weight control • Prevents overeating later in the day • Starts the day with key nutrients such as vitamin D and calcium • Decreased risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity
Building a Breakfast + + PROTEIN WHOLE GRAIN FRUIT or VEGGIE
Quick & Easy • Low-fat yogurt + whole grain granola + berries • Hard-boiled egg + whole grain toast + avocado & tomato • Low-fat milk + whole grain cereal + banana • Turkey bacon + low-fat cheese slice + whole wheat English muffin + tomato • Nut butter + whole grain pancakes/waffles + banana • Scrambled egg + low-fat cheese + whole wheat tortilla + veggie mix
Not hungry in the mornings? • Spread it out… • Provide a piece of fruit at home • Pack a whole grain item for the car or bus • Offer foods that you and your child like • Breakfast is NOT limited to cereal, eggs or pancakes • Be creative and try new combinations!
Short on time in the mornings? • Prepare breakfast the night before • Keep fruits and whole grain items on hand to grab-on-the-go • Keep individual cartons of milk or juice in the fridge
Summary • Breakfast provides benefits for your day and for the overall health of you and your family • Breakfast can be as easy as 1..2..3 • Breakfast is for everyone • “Not a morning person” • “Short on time” • Breakfast should be a nutritious and delicious start to your day!