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Easy Breakfast Ideas
Margaret Olander
Johnson and Wales University, Denver Campus College of Culinary Arts
Breakfast is the first meal of the day and one that should not be missed. The body needs to be nourished in the morning and there are many ways to incorporate high amounts nutrient rich foods into this meal.
Start with a good whole grain: choose from granola, oatmeal, or a whole-wheat bagel. Add in a dairy product like low-fat milk, yogurt, or Neufchatel cheese. Neufchatel cheese is similar to cream cheese, there is not a noticeable taste difference but there are health benefits. This cheese is lower in fat, has more calcium, and lower calories per ounce than cream cheese. Adding in a drink like a smoothie that is filled with fruit and yogurt is a good alternative to coffee or juice and easy to make.
Combining whole grains and dairy products provides a nutrient rich breakfast that will stay with your body longer and give you a jump-start on the day.