Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Quick And Easy Meals For The Start Of School

Granola can be added to yogurt for extra nutrition.


Many people have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes getting ready for school can be hectic and time won't allow for something elaborate. The good news is that you can still have a healthy breakfast that will be quick and nutritious and get your day off to a good start.


Oatmeal








Oatmeal is a fast and nutritious way to start your day. It contains fiber and is also believed to lower cholesterol. Oats provide nutrients such as vitamin E, zinc and iron. If using instant oatmeal, all you need to do is heat up a small amount of water and add it to the oatmeal. You can also add fruits such as raisins, raspberries or banana for extra flavor and a daily serving of fruit.


Eggs


Maybe you don't have time to prepare some scrambled eggs in the morning, but you can hard-boil them the night before. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, which is a healthy way to start the day. You can add a piece of fruit, such as an apple, as well as a piece of wheat toast, and within minutes you will have a quick, easy and balanced meal.


Toast


Toast is quick and easy to make for breakfast, but it needs a little bit extra to make it a well-rounded meal. A good way to do this is by spreading a healthy tablespoon of peanut butter on it. If you like bananas, slice up half a banana and put it on top of the peanut butter. Wheat toast offers whole grains, the peanut butter contains about 7 grams of protein and bananas are full of potassium.








Yogurt


Some yogurt has up to 18 grams of protein in one cup. It's a healthy way to start your day, and many people also believe it aids in digestion. If plain yogurt isn't for you, consider adding some fruit such as berries or pineapple to it or even peanut butter for added protein. Granola is another item that people often add to yogurt. This is a healthy, fast and easy meal that will get you out the door in no time and still keep you satisfied until lunch.

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