Get a Healthy Start

from Shine Newsletter, Spring 2006

Bagels, bananas and leftover pizza: No matter the choice, breakfast is essential for good health and good days!

Studies show that eating breakfast helps children to be more alert and active throughout the course of the day. Before your kids head off to school or day care, here are a few breakfast ideas — from the traditional to the unusual — to get them going.

The Traditional

• Yogurt with fruit or nuts
• French toast, waffles or pancakes (try whole-wheat varieties)
• Hot cereals such as Cream of Wheat® or oatmeal
• Eggs

The Unusual

• Breakfast taco (shredded cheese on a whole-wheat tortilla, folded in half and heated)
• Fresh fruit and cream-cheese sandwich
• Grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwich
• Leftovers such as pizza or pasta

The Quick

• Whole-grain muffin
• Trail mix with nuts, dried fruit, pretzels and dry cereal
• Fresh fruit