Monday, March 3, 2008

1-MINUTE BREAKFAST IDEAS FOR ATHLETES

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, athletes included. But often times excuses prevent this meal from taking place. Well athletes, no more excuses like "I sleep in too late", or "my mom doesn't make breakfast". These ideas will help you reach your fitness and performance goals.

By:Johnna Kudlac, MS, RD, LD
􀂾 Ready-to-eat cereal topped with blueberries and skim milk
􀂾 6- or 8-oz container of low-fat yogurt
􀂾 Advocare Meal Replacement Shake
􀂾 Small muffin topped with yogurt
􀂾 Peanut butter on whole-wheat toast and skim milk
􀂾 Small slice of cheese pizza and orange juice
􀂾 Instant oatmeal with skim milk
􀂾 Breakfast smoothie (skim milk, frozen fruit, and wheat germ whirled
in a blender)
􀂾 Toasted whole-wheat waffle, topped with fresh fruit
􀂾 ½ toasted bagel with peanut butter or light cream cheese
􀂾 Lean ham on a toasted English muffin and a 6-oz juice box
􀂾 Fresh fruit and string cheese
􀂾 Packet of instant breakfast mixed with skim milk
􀂾 Cottage cheese and fruit