September is "Better Breakfast Month"

September is the time for a lot of things.  It's usually when the kids go back to school.  The weather starts to cool down.  And it's the start of NFL football, as well.  But did you know that September is "Better Breakfast Month"?

There have been numerous studies done touting breakfast as the most important meal.  In fact, a quarter of our daily calorie allotment should be taken in at breakfast time.  A good breakfast should consist of a carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fat.

Breaking the fast

When we sleep at night, our bodies use up the carbohydrate reserves from the previous day.  Upon waking, we need to eat.  If we don't eat breakfast, we are forcing our bodies to break down our existing muscle tissue for energy.

Here are some ideas for a simple and delicious breakfast:

• Whole wheat waffles with peanut butter and a small bowl of blueberries.
• Oatmeal topped with fresh fruit and 8 oz. of low-fat, low-sugar yogurt.
• A bagel with cream cheese and a banana.