Skipping breakfast is rarely a good idea, but starting the day with unhealthy choices won’t do your body any favors. It’s easy to eat right: the ideal breakfast should provide one quarter to one third of your day's protein, a fair amount of fiber (as low-glycemic carbohydrates) and little fat. Here are some quick, healthful ideas:

1. A bowl of whole-grain cereal with calcium-fortified soymilk and some fruit. Add a tablespoon of freshly ground flaxseeds on top as a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
2. A soy shake (blend 1/2 cake silken tofu, 1/2 cup apple juice, 1 cup frozen organic strawberries and 1 banana).
3. Keep some hardboiled eggs (choose free-range, omega-3 fortified eggs) on hand to eat with whole-grain toast. Include a glass of calcium-fortified orange juice and a container of nonfat plain yogurt. Add your own fruit or granola.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Daily Tip, as we cover three unhealthy breakfast options to avoid.

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