Our society is always on the run and in a hurry and many are missing out on one of the most important meals of the day: breakfast! If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time for breakfast in the morning, there are still ways you can get some good nutrition to start your day off on the right foot.

First off, you’re going to want to consider calories. Usually we recommend meals have about 300-400 calories. The Nutri-Grain bar in the picture only has about 130 calories. So if that’s all you have for breakfast, you’re most likely going to be hungry again in a few hours. In addition to calories, you’ll want to consider the type of grain. The more fiber a product has, the better as it will provide satiety in addition to many other benefits (heart health, digestive health, etc). Your choice should have at least 2-3 grams of fiber and lower amounts of sugars. The next item on the label you should look at is protein. Choices with high protein will again provide satiety and stay with you longer.

There are many choices of complete nutrition that you could try such as a meal replacement drink like Ensure, Boost, or even a homemade smoothie. You could also try nutrition bars such as the Powerbars, Luna, Clif, etc. Another option would be to incorporate a few items. An example would be a whole grain granola bar, yogurt, and banana. All quick and easy to eat but supplying your body with a great source of nutrition. You could also try oatmeal in a to-go container and eat on your way to work. There are many options to get that most important meal of the day in, it just may take a little planning to begin with! Next time you grocery shop, explore the aisles and take time to read labels to help you start your day off right!

-Kelsey