Grab n go breakfast ideas

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  But sadly, it’s the meal most often skipped! One of THE most important things to remember is hydration.  While it’s easy to grab coffee or tea, don’t forget to hydrate in the morning.  Drink 2 cups of water as soon as you get up to prevent headaches and overeating later.  Keep a water bottle in your car, at your desk and at home if this helps you drink more water. To keep you fuller, longer, include start with high protein & high fiber foods at meals. Below are some foods to keep on hand that you can grab and run when you’re crunched for time. Protein sources                                                      High Fiber foodsHard boiled eggs                                                     Whole wheat bread or English muffinsPeanut or almond butter                                       OatmealCottage cheese                                                        Shredded wheat or bran cerealString cheese                                                           Whole wheat tortillasSoy nuts                                                                    Whole grain crackers- Triscuits, All branAlmonds or other nuts                                            Mini whole wheat bagelsBeef or turkey jerky                                                 Whole wheat pita breadBlack or other beansTuna or egg salad Produce                                                        VeggiesFresh fruit                                                      CarrotsApples                                                            Celery sticksBananas                                                        Cherry tomatoesBerries                                                           CucumbersCitrus fruit                                                      MushroomsGrape                                                             Pepper stripsKiwi                                                                Snow pea pods or sugar snap peasPeachesPearsRaisins Quick ideas:

• Peanut or almond butter sandwich on whole wheat with a piece of fruit
• String cheese and whole grain crackers with a piece of fruit
• Hard boiled egg, whole grain crackers, handful of veggies
• Oatmeal with chopped nuts and dried fruit
• Cottage cheese and fruit
• Trail mix- shredded wheat, nuts, raisins
• Bowl of low sugar cereal (< 5 grams) and fresh fruit