I Need Breakfast Ideas for a Picky Eater
In preparing breakfast for your picky eater, you have a seemingly unlimited number of options, even with the limitation imposed by the person you are cooking for. Fruit is a common breakfast food because it is a good way to add dietary fiber, and is a source of natural sugars good for memory. With enough effort, you will find what works best for you and your family. Does this Spark an idea?
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Cold Cereal
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There are an unlimited number of cold cereal options on the market. If the person you are preparing food for prefers healthy options, with lower levels of sugar, you can purchase Frosted Mini-Wheat Cinnamon Streusel, Corn Flakes, Fiber One Caramel Delight, Raisin Bran and Raisin Bran Extra, along with Kashi Summer Berry Granola, Shredded What Vanilla Almond, among others. These cereals are higher in fiber, have less than 28 percent calories from sugar, and less sodium per serving than other popular options.
Milk Options
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Some people are lactose intolerant and cannot drink regular whole milk. You have several milk options to accompany your cold cereal. You can purchase whole milk, reduced fat milk, fat free milk (including calcium-enriched Lactaid), almond milk, coconut milk, and goat milk. You can also buy soy milk and rice milk.
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Smoothies
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Smoothies make healthy breakfast option because these thick, blended beverages are made without processed ingredients. You can make smoothies with several fruit options, including strawberries, blueberries, apples, pineapples and blackberries. You can also include vegetables, such as spinach or broccoli, and cucumbers. Smoothies increase raw vegetable consumption, are high in antioxidants, and help give you high levels of energy throughout the day. Eating more vegetable can help you lose weight and improve our overall health.
Oatmeal
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Oatmeal is a healthy, customizable breakfast. Some people enjoy their oatmeal plain. You can make oatmeal with water or milk, on your stove top, or in the microwave. You can buy different types of oatmeal, including canisters of old fashioned oats, or the quick, instant kind. You can add various dried fruit and seasoning, such as cinnamon or brown sugar to oatmeal. You can also add some raw honey to your oatmeal.
Food Groups
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No matter what you prepare for breakfast, it is best to include at least two of the four food groups: Fruit, Dairy, Grains, and Protein. For example, you can prepare one egg and fruit, or one slice of whole-grain bread and one whole apple. Keep in mind, however, that dairy foods are good sources of protein, and that you should chose whole grains when possible.
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References
- Photo Credit Slices of Kiwi fruit with two whole fruit in the background image by Jack Kunnen from Fotolia.com
