Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day

As the famous saying goes, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But what makes the morning meal so special?

The energy our bodies use to function throughout the day is given to us through food. When you first wake up, your body is very low on energy because you haven’t eaten in several hours. In order to start filling those depleted energy levels, you need to break the fast … hence the name breakfast!

Even if you need an on-the-go breakfast, there are many well-rounded recipes you can make to start your day. A well-rounded meal should ideally include a source of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats. Below are some breakfast food examples that fall into these categories.

Macronutrient Breakfast Examples
Carbohydrates	Proteins	Fats
Oatmeal (old fashioned or steel cut)	Greek yogurt	Avocados
Fruit	Egg whites	Almond butter
100% whole wheat bread	Turkey bacon, salmon lox	Natural peanut butter
Vegetables	Dairy products	Whole eggs

Here are a few breakfast ideas you can try out:

Whole wheat toast with natural peanut butter and sliced banana
Greek yogurt with granola and strawberries
Egg white omelet with spinach and sundried tomatoes

For more breakfast inspiration, check out the following recipes, which you can either make ahead of time or whip up in five minutes. Then, share with us what you plan to make for breakfast this week!

Cocoa-Chia Pudding With Raspberries

Apple and Almond Butter Toast

Spinach Egg Muffins

Avocado Toast

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Berry-Delicious Breakfast Shake

31 Jan 2023

About the author

Jenna Linstra

Ms. Jenna Linstra is Fitness and Wellness Coach in the Slainte Fitness Center at USLI. Ms. Linstra enjoys staying active through strength training and running. She has a passion for helping others navigate their fitness journey and embrace a healthy lifestyle. She strongly believes that a healthy body starts with a healthy mind.