1. Breakfast Foods! Bethany Fetterhoff

2. A lot of people have the misconception that eating healthy means eating bland. That is false. Everyone loves parfaits because they are fun and actually good-and they’re great for college students because you can make them right in your dorm room. All you need is yogurt, granola, fruit, and maybe even honey. Eaten in the right proportions, this can be a filling and healthy alternative to the Starbucks coffee and muffin you get when you’re on the run.

3. This snack has a lot of health benefits and would be a perfect on- the-go breakfast. One of the benefits is that it has a lot of Vitamin E which is good for pains from arthritis. These seeds are also known to prevent heart attacks, lessen stress levels, and help you relax. This would be a great breakfast on a big exam or presentation day to calm your nerves if you are the nervous type. Lastly, this food is great for your skin. They keep it looking youthful.

4. Surprisingly enough, there is a way to make eggs in a college dorm. All you need is eggs, milk, and any other toppings you might want to include. You just spray the coffee mug you want to use, put your eggs and milk into it, beat them until they’re blended, microwave on high for 45 seconds, stir, and microwave for 30- 45 more seconds. This is a great meal for the on-the-go typical American and is a great source of protein as well.

5. This is a great breakfast and is easily storable in a college dorm. All you need is a mini fridge. This food is high in calcium and low in calories. Something I did not know about is that this is also high in protein. However, if you eat this for breakfast, it should be only one. The full-fat packs have 16 grams of fat which, if you’re on a 2,000 calorie diet, is 80% of what you’re supposed to have daily. It is still a fast breakfast, though.

6. Who doesn’t love the taste of peanut butter? Personally, I am known for taking a spoon, dishing out a big glob, and eating it right off the spoon. That is how my parents had to get a lot of nutrients into my diet when I was a kid. I am the pickiest eater you will ever meet. But I love my peanut butter. This is a great way to get nutrients. However, like with everything else, don’t eat too much.

7. Not a lot of people remember to put fiber in their diets. 100% whole wheat bread is high in this which is great for your diet. The carbohydrates in this kind of bread is actually good for you. They actually give your body energy and can actually help you with weight loss. Slather this in the previously mentioned peanut butter, and you have got yourself a fast, healthy, and easy breakfast meal you are sure to enjoy.

8. If you’re like me, you do not really like to eat fruit plainly. I mentioned how I was a picky eater…well I don’t even like most fruits-unless it’s mixed into a smoothie. I love smoothies. They get you all the fruits you might not normally eat and they are so filling. They may not be the quickest to make, but they don’t take too long and they really are one of the most delicious breakfast foods (or anytime snack) I have ever had. Put it in a to- go cup and head out the door.

9. This is probably the most popular choice of breakfast in the college world-unless you’re not eating any breakfast at all. This can be a great choice or a not so great choice. It all depends on what kind of bar you choose. Most people do not pick energy bars. They choose the chocolate or the sugary cereal bars. You have to make the good decision to purchase bars with the nuts and the berries. Also, they can be great on a college budget with coupons.

10. One of the most obvious choices for a healthy breakfast would have to be fruits in general. One of the big kinds would be any type of berry. Every type of fruit has something unique and different about it to contribute to your body. Three of my favorites are grapes, bananas, and apples. You can just grab them on the way out of your door in a hurry and be on your way. There is nothing to prepare and there is almost nothing bad about these foods.

11. …And with fruit comes vegetables. These things usually go hand in hand. I, however, like fruit more. One of the more famous things I see being done with vegetables for breakfast is making toast and putting tomatoes on it. That adds a variety of flavor and keeps the taste from being bland. The little baby carrots are something else I see today. You can just grab a handful on the way out your door and you have got yourself a very beneficial breakfast.

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