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Posted on Aug 05, 2022
Simple tips for breakfast to make sure kids have a great start for school.
CloseHectic mornings don't often leave time for a healthy breakfast, but it's crucial that kids start their day with a balanced meal. If families have an unbalanced menu for their waking hours, they might end up feeling even hungrier after eating. If making a healthy breakfast seems daunting as your family gets ready for back to school, a few tips can help families get on the right track.
"A good rule of thumb I like to use is to try to incorporate three food groups into your meals - with the five food groups being fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains (preferably whole grains) and protein," says Sam Toffoli, M.S., R.D.N., a registered dietitian with Johns Hopkins All Children's Healthy Weight Initiative.
A few breakfast ideas Toffoli recommends include:
When there isn't time to prepare a proper meal, it can be tempting to resort to instant oatmeal or granola bars. It's a good idea to check the nutrition labels on those kinds of foods to make sure that they have less than 8-10 grams of added sugar in them.
If the added sugar content is more than that, Toffoli mentions "it does not mean they can never be consumed. In moderation, they can help to support a balanced diet."
With these simple tips in mind, families can make sure they have a great start to heading back to school.
For more tips on healthy foods and helping your family live a healthier lifestyle, visit our Healthy Weight Initiative resources. For information on cooking classes, visit the Fit4AllFamilies schedule.
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