Without a powerful breakfast, children can be listless and subsequently, a morning spent at school can be a wash out. Protein in the morning gives your child (and you) a wake up call. The amino acids in protein provide a brain boost as they help manufacture the necessary neurotransmitters needed for mental clarity. Carbohydrates by themselves can be too calming. Your child could be yawning by 10:30 a.m. with a breakfast of only toast and jam, or a waffle and syrup.
Online Nutritionist Gives Breakfast Ideas:
- 1 or 2 eggs, 1 slice of whole grain toast, a little butter or almond butter, and ½ cup of berries
- Vegetable omelette and a slice of whole grain toast or scoop of brown rice
- ½ - ¾ cups cooked oatmeal mixed with 2 tbsp. of rice or whey protein powder, milk or yogurt. Sprinkle on almonds or pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- Turkey breakfast sausage (organic) with 1 egg and whole grain toast and a little butter.
- A slice of mozzarella or havarti cheese on a slice of whole grain toast. Include a small piece of fruit or berries.
- Brown rice with beans, add melted cheese
- Home made muffin or one from a health food store - (whole grains, low sugar). Add a handful of almonds or pumpkin seeds or a slice of cheese.
- Bowl of cereal with milk, soy milk, or almond milk. Cereal - no or low sugar; choose grains other than wheat for a healthy change. Add berries and sunflower seeds or almonds.
- ½ - 1 cup of cottage cheese - ½ - a whole small banana or other fruit and a if still hungry, add a slice of whole grain toast with butter.
For nutrition health benefits that include enhanced brain power, relaxation and a happier mood, try these simple, tasty, yet powerful breakfasts for your children (or yourself!).
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