Healthy Back To School Breakfast
Summer vacation is coming to a close and back to school is right around the corner. Use this time now before school starts to get your child on track for a healthy new school year. The end of the summer is an ideal time to practice healthy habits.
Studies have shown that children who eat a healthy breakfast are able to concentrate and perform better in school. Parents and older siblings can act as healthy role models by eating breakfast with them. If time is a restraint, switch some of the morning chores to the night before to ensure there is enough time to eat breakfast.
Here are some healthy breakfast tips for your child:
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Make a parfait. Layer low fat yogurt with berries and top with granola.
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Pair whole-grain cereals, containing ≥ 5 grams of fiber and ≤ 10 grams of sugar, with low fat or fat free milk. Top with fresh or dried fruit.
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Have a special breakfast once a week featuring smoothies, pancakes, waffles, or omelets.
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For smoothies, blend low fat milk with frozen berries and a banana (or any fruit) and blend for 30 seconds.
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Serve unusual breakfast foods once in a while like last night’s leftovers.
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Opt for a whole fruit instead of fruit juice (but always choose 100% fruit juice when splurging).
Healthy Eating
Healthy Child
Written by Patricia O'Keefe Girbal
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Written on Aug 06, 2010
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Last updated on Aug 31, 2014
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