Better Breakfasts: 8 Healthiest Breakfast Foods

Mom was right when she said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But what you choose for breakfast can make or break your day (sorry, bacon did not make the list). Here are our top 8 foods that help to make your meal a healthy future.

Greek nonfat yogurt

With more protein hunger fighting than traditional yogurt, it will keep hunger pangs mid-morning in the bay. Learn to make your own, or try our best selection of Greek yogurt.

Oat

Start your day with a bowl of hot oatmeal - choose rolled or steel cut oats.

Skip sugary packets and add a little sweetness with nuts,

applesauce or a touch of honey or brown sugar. Use your slow cooker to get a healthy breakfast even simpler.

Berries

Mix blueberries, strawberries and raspberries on cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes or French toast. The berries are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds called anthocyanins, which may help reduce heart disease and diabetes, and improve eyesight and short-term memory.

Peanut Butter

Need a quick boost protein in the morning? Spread a tablespoon of the issue in the whole grain bread, add to a smoothie, mixed with oatmeal or spread on apple slices. Remember to choose the natural kind to keep sugar under control.

Eggs

Easy and versatile, eggs contain vitamins A and D and the antioxidant for the skin and eyes healthy lutein. Scrambled, boiled, poached or over easy, served with toast for breakfast-room with you.

Flaxseeds

Sprinkle flaxseed on yogurt, oatmeal or blend in your morning smoothie or muffins. This seed high power added additional omega-3 fats, fiber and protein.

Cheese

Top low-fat cottage cheese with fresh fruit for breakfast on the go that will leave you satisfied. Equipped with 16 grams of protein combat hunger and only 1 gram of fat, you will start your day.

Whole Grains

A bowl of cereal with whole grains and low-fat or skim milk takes a few minutes to assemble. But beware of traps Boobie whole grains, such as high calories and sugar. See who reigned popular brands in our taste test of cereals.