Get a great start:
Eat breakfast

Do not skip the most-important meal of the day.


Get a great start:
Eat breakfast

Do not skip the most-important meal of the day.

Breakfast is important
because it:
  • Provides healthy start to day
  • Helps control blood sugar
  • Reduces irritability and improves mood
  • Lowers stress
  • Helps children do better in school
  • Allows adults to be more productive and energetic
  • Cuts back on urge to snack on unhealthy food
Save time before morning rush:
  • Finish homework and pack bags.
  • Have clothes and shoes ready for morning.
  • Pack lunches the night before.
  • Refrigerate items as needed.
  • Have breakfast planned and easy to make.
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For a quick and healthy breakfast, choose one from each group

*If fresh fruit is not in season or budget will not allow cost, choose canned, frozen or dried. Avoid canned fruit packed in syrup. Choose water or juice-packed.

Breakfast is important because it:
  • Provides healthy start to day
  • Helps control blood sugar
  • Reduces irritability and improves mood
  • Lowers stress
  • Helps children do better in school
  • Allows adults to be more productive and energetic
  • Cuts back on urge to snack on unhealthy food
Save time before morning rush:
  • Finish homework and pack bags.
  • Have clothes and shoes ready for morning.
  • Pack lunches the night before.
  • Refrigerate items as needed.
  • Have breakfast planned and easy to make.
Image

For a quick and healthy breakfast, choose one from each group

*If fresh fruit is not in season or budget will not allow cost, choose canned, frozen or dried. Avoid canned fruit packed in syrup. Choose water or juice-packed.