Pasta for Breakfast? Why Not?

Today’s lesson in breakfast is brought to you by Lisa Taormina, registered dietitian, of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia:

* Liquid intake is important since fluids lost overnight need to be replaced. If you cannot pass on that cup of coffee, supplement with juice, water or low-fat milk.

* High-fat foods sap the body of energy because they take a long time to break down.

* A high-fiber breakfast, such as a high-fiber cereal, will give you longer lasting energy.

* Foods are not “meal-specific.” There’s nothing that says you cannot have pasta for breakfast.

* If you must have swine, lean Canadian bacon or ham is better than sausage or scrapple.

* While protein-packed breakfast drinks are better than no breakfast at all, they should not be used as a daily substitute for breakfast.

* Consider breakfasting on omelets made of egg whites. If you cannot stomach breakfast without a little color on the table, remember there’s always orange juice.