Got bran flakes? Starting your day with a healthy breakfast benefits your heart. Nutty-flavored whole grains are chock-full of natural fiber, vitamins and minerals.
If you’re crunched for time, try these quick whole grain breakfast ideas:
--Spread a whole wheat tortilla with peanut butter, add a banana and roll it up.
--Top a multigrain toaster waffle with a low-fat or nonfat yogurt and sliced fruit.
--Make instant oatmeal with low-fat or nonfat milk. Add dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
--Tuck slices of lean ham and tomato into a toasted whole wheat English muffin.
--Stuff a whole wheat pita with a sliced hard-cooked egg, low-fat Swiss cheese, and a spoonful of salsa.
Planning ahead ensures you don’t skip breakfast even when mornings are rushed. Set out your cereal and fruit the night before, or make several single-serving bags of low-fat granola, nuts and dried fruit for on-the-go breakfasts.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy May 2012
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