The Most Important Meal of the Day

Jenn Leonard is the voice behind local running blog RunsWithPugs. She has lived in Northeast Florida for almost ten years, with her husband, son and grumble of pugs.

Enjoying a healthy and nutritious breakfast is the key to starting every day on the right foot. Proper morning fueling can set the tone for the hours to come by increasing energy and decreasing cravings and the desire for unwanted snacking.

Choose foods that are high in protein and healthy fats like eggs cooked with lots of veggies, avocado toast on wholegrain bread or Greek yogurt with fruit and oats. Carbohydrate laden foods like bagels, pancakes and cereal can fill you up at the moment, but may not keep you full throughout the morning.

You can even skip traditional morning foods altogether and get creative. Quinoa, sweet potatoes, and ground turkey or chicken are all great options for the day’s first meal.