* ‘Building Healthy Habits: BREAKFAST Start your morning in the healthiest way possible by eating breakfast! The energy you gain will help you stay focused and get you through your day. A meal in the morning can even boost ‘weight loss and prevent mid day cravings and snacking! Breakfast is especially beneficial for your children as it helps promote physical, intellectual and behavioral growth, Even on busy mornings it is easy to make time for breakfast! Check out the quick and healthy ideas below to start your day! Hardboiled eggs with 100% whole wheat toast and a smoothie Low-fat yogurt with fresh berries and whole grain cereal Oatmeal with apples and cinnamon 100% Whole wheat English muffin with peanut butter and sliced banana about $1 million American's skip breakfast each day. About 75 billion eggs are produced in the United States each year. A 2008 study showed that people who skip breakfast are 4.5 times more likely to be obese! eight Loss Corner Skipping breakfast can cause snacking and overeating, leading to weight gain, Luckily, incorporating a healthy balanced breakfast that features protein, grains, fruits, and veggies, can help you feel satisfied longer, provide you with more energy, and help you shed unwanted pounds! Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try!Yield: 1 serving per portion: $1.54 Ingredients: 2Qeges % cup spinach ‘4 cup chopped mushrooms ‘% cup chopped red tomatoes 1 tbsp low-fat cheddar cheese sprinkle of salt and pepper 100% whole wheat English muffin a Nutritional Information per serving: Serving Sie: 1 mug Calories: 316 Calories from Fat: 112 Total Fat: 12¢ Saturated Fat: 4g Cholesterok 426mg Sodinone 671mg Total Carbohydrate: 30g Dietary Fiber: 5g Sugars: 7g Protein: 23¢ Vitamin A: 86% Vitamin C: 14% Calcium: 30% Iron: 29% relatively inexper Eggs are one of the best sources of protein and are ive! One egg contains about 6-8g of protein! Eggs are also packed with vitamins A, potassium, and B vitamins including choline and biotin. One study found that women who consumed eggs had a high intake of choline and were 24% less likely to get breast cancer. Another study showed that obese women who ate two eggs five times per week lost 65% more weight than women who consumed a bagel for breakfast. Concerned Easy Eggs ina Mug about your cholesterol? You can also try subbing egg whites or Egg Beaters into the recipe below! Preparation: 1. Slice mushrooms and chop tomatoes and spinach, 2. Spray a large mug with non-stick cooking spray. 8. Crack two eggs directly into the greased mug. Whisk until scrambled and add the chopped vegetables. Super Food of the Month: Eggs! 4, Add one tbsp low-fat shredded cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir. 5. Cook in the microwave on high for 1% minutes. Stir. Cook for another 30 seconds, 6. Serve with a 100% whole wheat toasted English muffin August Quiz Only the egg yolk has protein. Egg whites have no cholesterol. A high protein diet will cause you to gain weight .. Skipping meals can help you lose weight because you Answers: 1. False; Both the egg yolk and egg, white contain about 4 grams of protein 2. True; ‘One large egg has about 186 mg of cholesterol —all of which is found in the yolk. 8. False, Eating too many calories causes weight gain, not ‘eating too much protein. 4. False; Leads to snacking and decreases your metabolism 5. 1 Men need s6g/day, and women need 16g/day. 6. ‘True; Breaktast speeds i alse; ue;