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BENEFITSNUTRITION akfastBre Eating breakfast
can have some

significant
and surprising
health benefits.

SKIPPING BREAKFAST MAY seem like a time- and About 10 grams of protein at breakfast provides
money-saving shortcut, but it may actually short- long-lasting energy and helps you feel full until
change your health. lunchtime. Try protein-rich breakfast foods such as
eggs, nuts, seeds, nut butters or Greek yogurt.
“Studies show that people who habitually eat
breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy A HEALTHY HABIT
weight, have higher intakes of key nutrients like
calcium, zinc, vitamin C and protein, and have Some tips that can help you make breakfast part of
better overall eating habits,” says Larkin Kelly, your daily routine include:
registered dietitian and nutritionist at Navicent
Health Baldwin. “Eating breakfast may also reduce Get organized. At the grocery store, stock up on
your overall cardio-metabolic risk factors, like foods you know you crave in the morning. While
insulin resistance.” you make dinner, get a head start on the next day’s
breakfast. Cut up fruits or veggies, boil some eggs or
FUEL YOUR DAY make a breakfast casserole for the week.

In addition to calcium, B-vitamins and vitamin C, Grab it and go. If stopping to eat isn’t an option,
breakfast can add significantly to your daily intake try an individually packaged Greek yogurt, trail mix,
of protein and fiber-rich carbohydrates, which can granola bar or whole grain frozen waffle topped with
provide lasting energy. crunchy nut butter.

Fiber helps maintain stable blood sugars, which can Keep it simple. A healthy breakfast doesn’t
improve stamina and alertness. Some great breakfast need to be complicated. A little something,
sources of fiber include whole grain breads, oatmeal such as a boiled egg and banana, will get
or cereals, and any fresh fruit or vegetable. the job done.

Very Berry Banana

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS NUTRITION Sodium: 33mg
Total carbohydrates: 24g
1 cup Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat 1. P lace all ingredients Servings: 3 Dietary Fiber: 4g
1/2 cup sliced raw strawberries into a mixer with metal Calories: 129 Sugars: 14g
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blades and blend until Total fat: 0.8g Protein: 9g
raspberries smooth. Saturated fat: 0.2g
1 cup fresh, ripe blueberries Trans fat: 0g
1/2 cup fresh, raw spinach 2. P our into a glass Cholesterol: 4mg
1 medium banana and enjoy!
4 ice cubes
Recipe nutrition information from www.HappyForks.com.

Family and friends will clamor for this delicious, nutrient-
packed smoothie that’s quick and easy!

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