How to have a healthy breakfast every day in less than ten minutes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That goes double for your children. They need a good start. Need energy in their body to learn, play and socialize. You can help them to start with a healthy breakfast. Busy parents also can get the job done. Here is how to have a healthy breakfast every day in less than ten minutes.
Step one: prepare. Weekends are the time when most families get their commissions. That means grocery shopping for the next week. Sit for a few minutes and schedule lunches that week. Think of what can come. Great make ahead ideas include:
* Whole grain waffles-pop in the toaster in the morning before school. If you sprinkle with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, they may also not syrup.
* Fruity pancakes-pop in the toaster. Add chunks of apple or other fruits to the mix. So your children can eat them by hand on their way out the door.
* Oatmeal-Steel cut oats warm up nicely in the microwave.
Other quick breakfast ideas include:
* Yoghurt with granola and fruit topping (you can cut the fruit before the time)
* Egg sandwiches. English muffin, a slice of American cheese, try and scrambled or fried egg.
* With protein powder Smoothie. A smoothie is delicious, and with a yoghurt and a lot of fruit can also be healthy. Add a scoop of protein powder to the mix to make sure that children have enough energy to make them successfully through the morning.
Step two: Shop from your list. Once you've decided what to serve your children in the morning, make a list of ingredients that you need. Head to the supermarket and make sure you buy from the list.
Step three: do what you can before the time. Spend an hour on Saturday or Sunday night, preparing some meals ahead of time. For example, you can make a double batch of waffles and pop in the freezer. In the morning all you need to do is put the toaster and serve. Breakfast in less than ten minutes.
Step 4: Commit to the process. Yes, you're busy. Find ways that your children can help you prepare the breakfast. For example, you can slice fruit? Can shake steel cut oats? They can set of ingredients of yoghurt on the table? Involve the whole family.
Breakfast is an essential component of a healthy diet. With a little planning and forethought, you can check the entire family is well nourished. And you can run without too much difficulty, stress or headaches. Remember, breakfast is important to you. Be a good role model and to sit down with your children for the first meal of the day.
Posted in: breakfast, every, healthy, minutes on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at at 6:24 AM