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Kids' Eating: Brainy Breakfast Ideas

A healthy breakfast can do more than just ward off midmorning meltdowns. In fact, the right foods can actually boost your kid's ability to think.

Fiber-packed whole grains and fruits give the brain a steady supply of glucose, while protein-rich eggs and nuts help your kid feel fuller longer. Ground flax seed provides healthy omega-3 fatty acids and eating berries can actually improve your kid's memory. (So much for the "I forgot my homework" excuse!)

Starting the day with brain-boosting foods can help your kids focus better on learning—whether it's finding a solution to global warming…or learning the ABC's.

Get your kid off to a great start by trying one of these smart breakfast options:

  • Whole wheat bagels topped with low-fat cream cheese and chopped fruit.

  • Apple slices dipped in almond butter.

  • Ice Berry Smoothies or another berry-loaded breakfast drink.

  • Whole grain fiber cereals.

  • Low-fat yogurt with nuts and fruit. Make it fun by letting your kids build their own Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast Cups.

  • Whole-grain toast with peanut butter

  • Oatmeal with nuts, dried fruit or berries. How about a bowl of Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

  • Breakfast burritos. Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos are great for busy mornings.

  • Multi-grain toaster waffles topped with vanilla yogurt and strawberries.

  • Pancakes, waffles or muffins with ground flax seed. Try our do-it-yourself Multigrain Pancakes With Flax.

  • Scrambled eggs loaded with chopped veggies.

  • Whole wheat English muffins with melted cheese.

    • Not only are these brainy breakfasts delicious, they'll keep your little "smarty-pants" focused all morning long.
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