For kids across the state the days of summer are over and school is now the first thing on their week day agenda. And to help your kids perform their best, Avera Heart Hospital Registered Dietitian Nikki Ver Steeg stopped by the KSFY Morning News with Shawn & Nancy to help start your kids on the right track.
Here are some of the things to consider when planning the breakfast menu.
1. Choose a High Quality Whole Grain Carbohydrate
Choose Less Often
Bagel
Cream of Wheat
Poptarts
Blueberry Muffin
Cinnamon Roll
Plain Cake Donut
Cornflake
Cheerios
Crispix
Golden Grahams
English Muffin
White Pancake
White Toast
Choose More Oftern
Cracked Wheat Cereal
Old Fashioned Oatmeal (not instant)
Granola Bar
Flax Muffin,
Multigrain Bread,
Yogurt Parfait (1/2 c berries, ½ c plain yogurt, 1T gr flax)
Kashi
Wheat Chex
Granola
Oat Bran Squares
CrackedWheat Bread
WholeWheat Pancakes
Bread containing mostly intact whole grains (9 grain, 12 grain,
pumpernickel), 100% whole wheat breads
2. Pair Your Whole Grains with a Protein.
Add: Eggs, Peanut Butter, Nuts,Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Lean Meat, Lowfat Cheese.
3. An Additional Breakfast Option for Including High Quality Carbohydrates Paired with Protein is to Make a Breakfast Smoothie.
BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Blend: 1 Scoop ofWhey Protein
1 Cup LowfatYogurt
1 Cup Berries
Skim Milk as Desired
