Breaking Down Breakfast

story by Alyssa Birnbaum
photo by Kendall Haupt and Lydia Gau

Sometimes the last thing on your mind before sprinting off to class is eating breakfast. But remember this: eating in the morning can jumpstart your metabolism, allowing your body to burn fat, expend energy, and be productive longer. Instead of snoozing those extra 15 minutes, make a nutritious breakfast—it will increase your concentration and efficiency later. The following suggestions, which bal­ance high-fiber whole grains, low-fat protein, and fruits and vegetables, will help you work a healthy meal into your schedule.

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