Menu Planning/Menu contents/Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for many people, because it gives the carbohydrates needed for energy throughout the day; thus, it should ideally be the largest. Included in it should be a grain, fruit, meat, dairy product, and a starch. Simple breakfasts (as with donuts and coffee or a slice of toast, etc.) are not suitable for long-term fueling.

A traditional Western breakfast might include:

• Pancakes or waffles
• Grits, oatmeal, or other cereals
• Biscuits and gravy
• Cinnamon rolls
• Burritos (egg, sausage, cheese, optional chopped onions and green peppers, etc.)
• A variety of fruit juices or milk