Back to School with Healthy Food: Breakfasts on a Budget

Back to school can be one of the busiest times of year when it comes to feeding your family. It becomes 'mission control' as you try to feed your family three meals a day, plus snacks, while everyone is on the go each weekday.

Back to school can be stressful enough without turning your kitchen into a battleground to try to get your children to eat well and not waste food. Everyone is budget-conscious these days, so the last thing you want is your hard-earned cash being spent on food that is not nutritious enough.

You want each child to start the day off well with breakfast to keep them fueled for learning and you fit to tackle your busy day. Many studies show that breakfast is the most important day. The right breakfast can mean all the difference between being on edge and hungry all day, or being in control of your eating with no sugar highs and lows or uncontrollable food cravings.

Menu planning for each meal of the day also ensures variety and balanced nutrition for the day and week. If you or your family have allergies or certain eating habits, like being vegetarian, you can also cater to them easily to provide a range of tasty breakfasts they can sit down to eat, or pack up to take with them so they do not need to spend a lot of money eating out or resorting to fast food restaurants.

Many people watching their weight make the mistake of skipping meals, particularly breakfast. But as the name suggests, breakfast is the first meal of the day after a long night of fasting without any food. If you would never set out on a long car journey without putting fuel in your car, you should never set off for school or work without a meal containing protein and complex carbohydrates to help you feel full and provide long-lasting energy that will keep you going until lunch time.

In this guide, you will learn the best ways to deal with breakfast planning for your whole family, no matter what their age and how fussy they might be. You will also discover how to deal with food allergies, different eating lifestyles, and watching one's weight.

In this guide you will discover:

+Why breakfast is the most important meal of the day
+Sensible eating schedule options
+Menu planning basics
+Portion control to save calories and cash
+Dealing with special dietary requirements and preferences
+Breakfast options for people who do not like typical breakfast foods

and much more.

Back to school is a busy time of year, but it should not mean more takeout and fast food, and it should definitely NEVER mean skipping meals. It may involve a little more organization and planning, but with breakfast the most important meal of the day, you can't afford not to serve breakfast to you and your family. These fast and frugal ideas can help you fill in the gaps in your week day menu plans to help you all eat better for less and see what a difference it can make to your health and even waistline.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS


WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1: The Importance of Eating Breakfast Each Morning

CHAPTER 2: Cold versus Hot Breakfasts

CHAPTER 3: Breakfast Beverage Ideas

CHAPTER 4: Nutritious Breakfast-on-the-Go

CHAPTER 5: Alternative Breakfasts for Picky Eaters

CHAPTER 6: Healthy Back to School Breakfast Recipes
20 recipes for:
+Eggs
+Hot and Cold Cereal
+Pancakes
+Waffles
+French Toast
+Smoothies
+Other Options

CONCLUSION

RECIPE INDEX

RESOURCES

FURTHER READING

FREE MENU PLANNING ECOURSE

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Mara Michaels and Erin Kennedy are the authors of over 20 cookbooks and holiday entertaining guides, including the #1 Bestselling series of Make and Freeze Recipes. Carolyn Stone has been working in consumer health and nutrition publishing for nearly 20 years. She is the author of over 80 health, cooking, fitness and self-help titles.