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NAPSI)-Nutritionists agree that a good
breakfast is crucial to fuel the energy level of children throughout their
day. Unfortunately, many families skip breakfast due to hectic morning
schedules.
How do you make sure your morning routine
becomes a healthy one? It can be as easy as opening your freezer or
refrigerator door. Frozen and refrigerated foods are quick and easy, tasty
and nutritious, and can help you and your family get the day off to a good
start.
- Try whole grain waffles, pancakes and
French toast; top with frozen berries.
- Mix together non-fat yogurt, frozen
strawberries, skim milk and bananas for a delicious smoothie.
- Top a toasted bagel with peanut butter
and serve with fruit.
- Create a peanut butter and jam-filled
waffle sandwich and serve with orange juice.
- Make a delicious shredded cheese omelet
and serve with precooked sausage, real or vegetarian.
- When you are really in a rush, you can
try the many breakfast bowls and sandwich selections, ready to heat and
serve in minutes.
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods
Association (NFRA) observes "Fuel for School" Frozen and Refrigerated Foods
Festival every October. The Association suggests that in addition to
excellent breakfast selections, you can look to the cool aisles for healthy
options for school lunchboxes and after-school snacks, including a variety
of yogurts, cheeses, jellos, puddings, juices, popsicles, sandwiches, pizza
snacks and more.
In celebration of the Fuel for School
Festival, NFRA created a $12,500 Fuel for School Sweepstakes. For contest
dates, official rules and an entry form, visit
www.BringUsToYourTable.com.
Here is a delicious Mixed Berry Topping for
your favorite pancakes, waffles or French toast.
Mixed Berry Topping
1 12-oz. pkg. frozen mixed berries, thawed
1/4 cup honey
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Over medium-low heat, cook and stir until warm and well blended. Serve over
frozen pancakes, waffles or French toast, prepared according to package
directions.
Pancakes topped with berry syrup can be a
"berry" good way to get youngsters well fueled for school. |
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