Breakfast: Truly the Most Important Meal of the Day

We all know that skipping breakfast is never a good idea, but neither is eating a plate of fried hash browns, fatty meats and fried pancakes. The ideal breakfast should provide one quarter to one third of your day's intake of protein, a decent amount of fiber and very little fat. To help you obtain that goal, here are some quick, healthful ideas to get your day started off the right way:

• A bowl of whole-grain cereal with calcium-fortified soy milk and some fruit. Add a tablespoon of freshly ground flaxseeds on top as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
• A soy shake (blend 1/2 cake silken tofu, 1/2 cup apple juice, 1 cup frozen organic strawberries and 1 banana).
• Keep some hardboiled eggs (choose free-range, omega-3 fortified eggs) on hand to eat with wholegrain toast. Include a glass of calcium-fortified orange juice and a container of nonfat plain yogurt. Add your own fruit or granola.

~ Live Well ~

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