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.
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.
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.