BREAKFAST- THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY!

Ever wonder why the Olympic gold medalists and the Championship teams make it on the Wheaties box? Because its true- BREAKFAST IS THE MEAL FOR CHAMPIONS! As college kids you all know that eating during the day with classes is challenging. A 500-700 calorie breakfast with a couple snacks such as a granola bar, fruit, yogurt and a light lunch will give you the optimal energy you need for your practice or game. The idea is to again balance carbohydrates and protein- both vital components to your athletic performance

Breakfast ideas

* A wholesome cereal such as Wheaties, Kashi, FiberOne, Cheerios, with lowfat milk, banana or another fruit along with orange juice.

* Eggs with english muffin or wheat toast with peanut butter

* Pancakes mixed with fresh fruit

* Smoothie with low fat milk, yogurt, fresh fruit, add in a whey protein powder or a tablespoon of peanut butter and flax seed oil or fish oil

Sample grab-and-go sports breakfasts
* Bran muffin and a yogurt
* Two slices of last night's left-over pizza
* Peanut butter-banana-honey sandwich
* Pita with 1 to 2 slices of lowfat cheese plus a large apple
* Baggie of lowfat granola with a handful of raisins
* Bagel plus a can of vegetable juice

* Granola Bar, piece of fruit, and a orange /cranberry/apple juice