Fast and Healthy Breakfast Ideas

We've all heard the familiar phrase, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," and this couldn't be more accurate. Not only does a healthy breakfast provide you with energy to tackle your busy day, it can actually help you lose weight. Studies have shown that people who regularly eat breakfast actually weigh less.
Additionally, eating breakfast may also help you live longer. The one thing that centenarians have in common is that they all eat breakfast every day. Pretty convincing data to persuade all of us to eat a breakfast of champions!
Simple, Fast Breakfast Ideas

Whole-wheat English muffin or toast, topped with fat-free cream cheese and strawberry slices.

Omelet made with one whole egg and two egg whites, chopped veggies, reduced-fat or fat-free shredded cheese, and a piece of fruit to keep it well-balanced.

Whole-grain waffles topped with one tablespoon of peanut butter (or other nut butter) and sliced bananas.

Whole-wheat tortilla, scrambled eggs (one whole egg, two egg whites), and a handful of grapes.

Whole-wheat pita bread with a slice of reduced-fat cheese melted on the inside and an orange.

Fruit and yogurt parfaits: nonfat plain or flavored yogurt (aim for a lower-sugar version of the flavored varieties), whole-grain cereal, and sliced fruit.

Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese with cut-up fruit or vegetables and whole-grain crackers.

Oatmeal made with milk or non-dairy milk alternative, with dried fruit and nuts.

Nutritious Grab-and-Go Breakfasts

Low-sugar whole-grain granola bar and a piece of fruit that's easy to eat on the go (think apples, bananas, pears or grapes).

Ham or turkey and cheese sandwich with some cut-up carrots.

Peanut butter (or other nut butter) and sliced banana sandwich.

Light string cheese and dried fruit.

Homemade trail mix (whole-grain cereal, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, etc.).