Best Back to School Breakfasts

Now that the kids are back at school, it is more important than ever to make sure they start their day off with a healthy breakfast.  While it’s been proven that kids who eat breakfast perform better in school, make sure you give your children the extra advantage by feeding them a nutritious meal.  This will give them the right start to their day, and help them to stay energized and focused all day long. In my latest segment on Fox 5 DC, I discussed several healthy breakfast ideas that are quick and easy to make. These recipes are the perfect ‘brain food’ to give your child an extra boost in the classroom. Try these 5 breakfasts out on your children.   I guarantee they’ll pass the test … both yours and your kids! Yogurt + Oatmeal = ‘Yo’atmeal: Combine plain, rolled oats with yogurt for this easy creation.  The yogurt will provide your child with much needed calcium.  Add a variety of fresh fruit for natural sugar.  The liquid from the yogurt will soften the oats, perfectly blending the mixture together. The best part about this breakfast? No cook time! Your kids will be fed and out the door in no time! A Protein Packed Breakfast – Eggs: Eggs are a great way to pack in the protein before the school day even begins.  Not only will the protein keep your children full for longer, but eggs are also a great source of Vitamin D and choline.  Eggs also serve as a vehicle to incorporate vegetables into breakfast.  Toss in whatever mixture of vegetab...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: Tags: eating healthy nutrition back to school breakfast healthy breakfast Source Type: blogs