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There's always time for a healthy breakfast


For many people, breakfast is a cup of coffee on the run. But even if you're in a hurry, you can make healthy choices and eat a breakfast that will provide you with essential nutrients and lasting energy.

The only rule to remember is – don't skip breakfast!

That old cliché is true – breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Without it, you'll feel low on energy and, in spite of what you may think, your body won't burn any extra calories. In fact, you may end up eating a larger lunch to compensate.

Tips for eating a healthy breakfast on the go:

  • Take breakfast with you – stash a whole-grain bagel or muffin, a hard-boiled egg, yogourt or a small jar of peanut butter and some fruit in your bag and take it with you to work.
  • Shop in advance. Buy fresh-squeezed juices in small containers, whole-grain unsweetened cereal that just needs hot water added, or eggs to hard-boil. This way you'll have breakfast ready every morning to take along to work, or you can eat it in the car or on the bus
  • Try a piece of fruit with a glass of NESTLÉ CARNATION BREAKFAST ANYTIME! – you can drink it quickly or on the go and get a significant amount of the vitamins and nutrients you need as part of a healthy breakfast.
  • Buy something on your way to work if you don't have time to pack or eat breakfast before leaving the house. Check out stores and cafes on your way to work and pick ones that will be open early. Avoid buying sweet pastries and doughnuts, which provide empty calories and will set you up for a massive energy slump.
  • Opt for low-sugar, high-fibre, high-protein choices. Choose a bagel and cream cheese, a whole-grain fruit-juice-sweetened muffin, scrambled eggs on an English muffin or a slice of quiche.
  • Read labels on the popular breakfast and energy bars. Many are very high in sugar and aren't as healthy as they appear.
  • Eat something in the morning even if you are not very hungry. A banana or apple is a healthy snack, or you could have a slice of whole-grain toast. These are quick and easy to eat at home, take along or buy on the run.