Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so how do you make it the most nutritious? Here are some tips and recipes to share with your employees and residents.
- Add extra whole grains with waffles and pancakes. Use 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 white flour to increase fiber intake. Make a big batch on the weekend and freeze them for breakfast all week long. Pop them in the toaster or microwave to heat up.
- Instead of adding butter and syrup to your pancakes or waffles, top them with fruit fresh like strawberries and blueberries or even unsweetened applesauce.
- Don't forget the protein! When you couple proteins with your whole wheat carbs, your body lasts longer between meals and your blood sugar doesn't spike and then sharply fall. Choose a lower fat option for your protein: egg whites, turkey sausage or breakfast ham.
- Cereal and low fat milk is a great combination for carbs and protein with the addition of calcium! Top your cold or hot cereals with fresh cut fruits like strawberries, bananas, or blueberries.
