Milwaukee Post
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12 • Milwaukee County Post • April 13, 2018 Family Features W hile it is widely known that start- ing your day with a balanced, nutritious breakfast can have a posi- tive impact on overall health, it may be difficult for some people to make it a priority. Whether you generally run low on time in the mor nings or have little ones to kee p on track before heading out the door, it simply isn't always an option to piece to gether a g randiose mor ning meal. Rather than overhaul- ing your lifestyle, consid- er some simpler ways to incor porate breakfast into your daily routine. These tips can help you star t the day strong — and on time — without sacrificing the day's first meal. Pre p the night before Not everyone is fortu- nate enough to have ample time in the mor n- ing to prepare what some studies consider to be the most important meal of the day. If you're typical- ly short on time before heading out the door, pre- pare breakfast the night before so you can ensure you're starting each day with proper fuel and nutrition. Even if it's as simple as setting out a bowl, spoon and your favorite cereal before you go to bed, you can set yourself up to shave a few minutes of f your mor ning rou- tine. Take it to go If your kids are a handful or that snoo ze button is just too easy to reach each mor ning, sit- ting down at the table — even for a quick break- fast — might be out of the question. Pre paring in advance by packing a to- go container with your favorite mor ning foods can be a simple solution to keep everyone happy without adding more strain to the day. Keep it simple Breakfast doesn't have to be elaborate to get your day going in the right direction. Simple options like avocado toast take little time to create yet can go a long way toward adding nutrients in the mor ning. For a different spin on traditional avocado toast, combine it with a unique taste like Sabra Classic Hummus, which can help you add fiber and protein before the day truly begins. Even if you aren't an avocado person, just by swapping out the jelly you might put on your mor ning toast for hum- mus instead can help you reduce sugar intake with- out compromising on taste. Find more solutions to busy days and recipes for any occasion at sabra.com. Hummus Toast 2 tablespoons Sabra Hummus (any flavor) 1 slice whole-wheat or hearty bread, toasted 1/2 cup avocado, sliced 1 sliced radish 1/4 cup tender arugula 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios salt, to taste pepper, to taste Spread hummus on toast. Top with avocado, radish, arugula and pis- tachios. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Three savvy ways to simplify breakfast FOOD