I was amazed to read recently about a major cereal company struggling to develop new, more convenient (and profitable) breakfast products. That must mean sitting down with a box of cold cereal and milk in the morning has become too time-consuming for many Americans!
I’m all for rethinking breakfast choices, but to be honest, I don’t have high hopes that the big brands are going to come up with options that are full of bone-building, alkalizing nutrients and low in white sugar, refined grains or any of the multitudes of artificial flavors and colors.
So if you are time-crunched in the morning, try one of my own ideas for quick, healthy breakfast options:
• Replace coffee and sodas with alkalizing beverages such as lemon water, ginger tea, herbal coffee substitute, herbal tea, fresh vegetable juice or miso broth
• A hearty bean, vegetable or meat soup from the night before
• A grapefruit topped with a bit of honey, sprinkled with cinnamon with 6-8 walnuts
• Rice cakes or crackers with almond butter and a piece of fruit
• Fruit smoothies — a handful of bok choy added to a blueberry smoothie won’t change the color or taste, and will boost your intake of calcium-rich leafy greens
• Leftovers — my coworker often starts her day with spicy lentil stir fry
More delicious and convenient breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options are included in the 30-day meal plan as part of my Better Bones Package. If the cereal companies are listening, they are welcome to use my ideas!
To understand the full nutritional picture, visit our guide to bone-building nutrition essentials.
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