Breakfast Benefits

Make your morning meal a priority, and enjoy these hearty, nutritious dishes.|Holley Johnson, M.S., R.D.

Breakfast Menu Recipes:

•  Brown Sugared Turkey Bacon
•  Oatmeal Pancakes With Cider Sauce
•  Parmesan-Portobello Grits

Increase your chances of living a healthier, happier life by eating a well-balanced breakfast daily. Treat your family or friends to a leisurely weekend repast of Oatmeal Pancakes With Cider Sauce and crispy Brown Sugared Turkey Bacon. Short on time? Try a smoothie or low-fat muffin. Either way, you'll feel satiated, satisfied, and full of energy.

Breakfast On-The-Go

Crunched for time in the morning? Just grab a nutritious option on your way out.

• Top whole wheat waffles with a tablespoon of peanut butter.
• Toss fruit and yogurt in the blender to whip up a quick smoothie.
• Mix together dried fruit, toasted seeds, and nuts for a protein-packed pick-me-up.
• Prepare low-fat muffins ahead, freeze, and pop in the microwave before leaving.

Healthy Benefits

• Studies show that eating breakfast improves your overall nutrition, ability to concentrate, and ability to maintain your weight.
• Aim to incorporate starch, fiber, and fat into your breakfast to maintain satiety throughout the morning.

"Begin with Breakfast" is from the April 2006 issue of Southern Living.

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