breakfast

Don’t be tempted to skip breakfast; it really is the most important meal of the day. It kick-starts your metabolism and helps you get through to lunch without resorting to unplanned, unhealthy snacks.

Research shows that people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight than those who skip breakfast. Even if you don’t feel hungry, try something small such as yoghurt or a piece of fruit.

Here are some ideas for breakfast… • Breakfast cereal with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk, try a wholegrain variety • Wholegrain or wholemeal toast with your favourite spread or topping. Try peanut butter, light soft cheese and sliced banana, baked beans, or yeast extract • Fruit smoothie made with banana, yoghurt and a splash of milk • Plain porridge or instant oats (add your own chopped fruit) • Chopped fruit with natural low fat yoghurt • Toast with scrambled or poached eggs Healthy breakfasts (for people who hate breakfast):

http://www.nhs.uk/ livewell/loseweight/pages/ healthybreakfasts.aspx