Breakfast

For as long as you can remember you've been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, all meals are important, in a sense, but breakfast is unique in that your last meal was probably more than ten hours ago and, even though you were asleep most of that time, your body is definitely ready for some fuel.

Many people fail to get enough protein at breakfast. This is especially important if you are anticipating a pre-lunch workout or are just need to be energized and alert during a hectic morning at work. We tend to like certain kinds of foods at breakfast and more often than not we want to be able to prepare and eat them quickly. This is usually not the time for a dish that takes an hour to prepare, but skipping breakfast altogether, as happens much too often, can lead to a variety of problems.

Here are some practical breakfast suggestions that taste good, balance protein and fiber, and will get everyone through the first part of the day.

	Protein Cereal Kick	PACKED WITH PROTEIN and balanced with fiber, this meal is a great way to get your body ready for a mid-morning workout.
	Breakfast Smoothie	BANANAS AND BERRIES, besides being rich in fiber, also contain anti-oxidants which act as "housekeepers" in our bodies, mopping up free radicals before they have a chance to do harm to cell walls, certain cell structures, and even the genetic material within our cells.