Lighten Up Georgia - Weekly Tip 1

 

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"Fighting Obesity - One Step At A Time"

 

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Release: February 1, 2005

Eating Well In The Morning!

Skipping breakfast is a no-brainer, literally.  Skip breakfast and your brain and body suffer all day.  Eat well in the morning and get on the nutrition fast track for a healthy day.  Breakfast is easy and essential ANYWHERE home, school, work or drive-thru.

Why Eat In The Morning?

  • Re-fuel your body after a long overnight fast.

  • Rev up your metabolism for healthy weight.

  • Kick start your brain for school or work.

  • Improve your mood and get rid of grumpy!

What Foods Make a Powerful Breakfast?

  • Carbohydrates: A high-energy carbohydrate energizes your body and brain for a busy day.  Think cereal (hot or cold), bread, muffins, rolls, tortillas or rice.  Choose whole grains for an extra nutrition punch - more fiber and phytonutrients.

  • Protein: This is the missing link in most morning meals.  Protein is what you need to go strong until lunch.  Think lean - a slice of Canadian bacon, an egg, a slice of deli meat or cheese, a container of yogurt, a scoop of cottage cheese or leftover meal.

  • Fruit: Breakfast is a great way to start on the 5 to 9 daily servings of produce you body needs for optimal health.  Think fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruit - like pears, apples, mangoes, berries, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, kiwi or pineapple.

How can I fit breakfast in my morning?  For most people, time is the biggest obstacle to eating in the morning.  Fortunately, there are lots of easy ways to beat the breakfast rush hour.  Here are three tried and true tips.

  • Get it ready the night before: Set the table with bowls and spoons for cereal.  Get out a pan for pancakes or a blender for smoothies.  Slice up some fruit and cheese.

  • Keep it real simple: Fancy breakfasts are wonderful when you have the time.  On busy days, a sandwich, or yogurt with fruit works just fine.

  • Pack it to go: If there's not time to eat at home, take your nutrition-to-go.  Save time and money by packing both a brown-bag breakfast and lunch the night before.

Submitted by:

Leah Skipper
UAB Dietetic Intern
Alabama Department of Health

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Dates to Remember:

 

February 4, 2005: Remember to turn in your teams weekly activity report.

April 2, 2005: Georgia Games Cheerleading/Dance Championships

May 7, 2005: Cobb Cup (Team Handball)

July 8-17, 2005: Georgia Games Championships

August 6, 2005: Run For Life (Road Race)

September 12, 2005: Bandy & Bailey Golf Jam 

 

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