You have heard the adage, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and supper like a pauper.” There is a lot of truth in this statement. Inspiration tell us, “And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.” (1 Kings 17:6) God made sure Elijah had a good breakfast everyday. And,“The habit of eating a sparing breakfast and a large dinner is wrong. Make your breakfast correspond more nearly to the heartiest meal of the day.” (CG 390.2) Eating a nutritious breakfast each day is associated with better verbal affluence, improved problem solving, better scholastic abilities and improved energy.

It is also an aid to weight management. If you want better grades for your children or grandchildren make sure they get a good breakfast. A good traditional breakfast would consist of a whole grain cereal with soy, rice or almond milk, 1-2 slices of whole grain bread, 1-2 tablespoons of nuts or a tablespoon of a nut butter and five servings of fruit. Alternatives may include grits, tofu, whole grain toast, 5 servings of fruit and several nuts. Why not make it a habit of eating a nutritious breakfast every day; for better health.