An ideal, nutritious, balanced breakfast contains complex carbohydrates and protein. Think grains, plus dairy, plus fruits. Of course, it's what you eat not what you say that impresses a child most. By treating yourself to a healthy, balanced breakfast, you model to your children that eating a healthy breakfast gives the whole family a smart nutritional start.
Examples of Balanced Breakfasts
Granola cereal, yogurt, a sliced apple
Scrambled eggs, toast, orange juice
Veggie omelet, bran muffin, fruit with yogurt
Whole-grain pancakes or waffles topped with berries and/or yogurt, milk
Whole-wheat zucchini pancakes topped with fruit, milk
French toast topped with fruit, orange juice or milk
Full-fat cheese melted on toast with a piece of fruit
Full-fat cream cheese on a whole-grain bagel, orange juice
Peanut butter and banana slices on an English muffin, milk
For a breakfast-on-the-run smoothie, see "School-Ade" on AskDrSears.com.
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