In addition, skipping breakfast causes a lowered metabolic rate, translating into less calorie-burning throughout the day.Another myth is that breakfast must be BORING! Untrue, but this does not mean that tantalizing breakfasts should routinely include croissants, Danish or bacon, sausage and a cheese omelet, with coffee and cream.There's plenty of variety in between standard and not-so-standard healthy breakfast fare. Nontraditional choices, such as yesterday's leftovers, are always an option. Say "good morning" with last evening's baked potato along with a protein-topper and a fruit, or invite a small serving of pizza to your breakfast table. Pre-prepared options are easy on a morning routine. Experiment with pack-ahead pita pockets, deviled or hard boiled eggs, crackers with a peanut butter schmear and blended yogurt and fruit smoothies.Your individual choices should be guided by a combination of personal taste, as well as nutritional considerations, lifestyle and energy needs. For most individuals on conventional schedules it is helpful to aim for a choice of protein, fruit and grain before 10 am, along with a calcium source. Not only does this bolster your early-day stamina, but it may also help curb late-day binges.If you rely on traditional hot or cold whole-grain cereals topped with fruit and prepared with milk, make it a habit to spoon --or yes, slurp-- all of the milk from your bowl. Some of the cereal's soluble vitamins may travel into the leftover milk.

Don't fool yourself. "Fuel" yourself. Build breakfast into your basic training each morning.