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Short Summary
Main recommendation: Choose quick, balanced breakfasts that combine a protein, fiber, and color from fruit or vegetables, since they can be prepared in under five minutes. The dietitian, Amanda from Intermountain Heart Institute, presents three examples and invites viewers to ask questions at a Saturday booth at the family heart fair.
Key Points
- Morning meals are often skipped because of busy schedules with jobs and kids, so speed matters.
- Amanda, a registered dietitian, says the three options can each be prepared in less than five minutes.
- The speaker notes there is a lot of confusing nutrition information online, which is why a dietitian is available to answer questions.
- Dietitian help is available at the Saturday booth, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fair, and at a noon cooking demo.
Details Worth Noting
- Concrete instructions:
- Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and berries: toast whole wheat bread, spread peanut butter on it, and top with berries.
- Greek yogurt with peach slices and almonds: spoon Greek yogurt into a bowl, add peach slices, and sprinkle almonds on top.
- Oatmeal with peanut butter and banana: cook oatmeal, stir in a little peanut butter for protein, and serve with a sliced banana.
- Build any breakfast with a protein, some fiber, and color from fruits or vegetables.
- To find more nutrition information or contact a dietitian, go to the Intermountain Heart Institute or Intermountain Medical Center website, click Services, then Nutrition.
- The Saturday booth at the fair focuses on healthy sack lunches, while the breakfast ideas were shared separately in this segment.
- Amanda said the Greek yogurt option looked like the quickest to prepare, which is why she named it her favorite.
- The speaker mentions the cooking demo will be done with Jennifer Burns, who is making healthy food.
Bottom Line
Quick breakfasts built around protein, fiber, and fruit or vegetables are practical for busy mornings, and a registered dietitian can be consulted at the Saturday fair booth or through the Intermountain website.
