Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: September 2022: Better Breakfast Month. Charlie is so excited to celebrate this holiday in his Homeschool Home Economics Class Cooking. I can’t wait to see what dishes Charlie comes up with. As he is in the kitchen making me Eggs this morning. Would you like to join us for breakfast?
Better Breakfast Month
There is no better time to celebrate breakfast than during the entire month of September which is Better Breakfast Month! Did you know breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day? Eating breakfast has many health benefits. Eating a regular morning meal helps control weight and can guide us towards eating healthier meals throughout the day.
It’s that time of year again. Kids are returning back to school. Everyone is beginning to prepare for Winter months ahead. It’s important to take stock of how to start off the day. Consuming a well-balanced breakfast in the morning gives our bodies energy to get our day started the right way. Kids who have a healthy meal before school starts perform and behave better at school. Having breakfast as a family every morning gives you time to talk about daily plans and promotes healthy eating. Breakfast is essential, but don’t skip the fun of preparing breakfast with your kids!
Breakfast food can be anything you want it to be, within reason of course. Cereal is the most common breakfast food. However, if you wake up with a hankering for a slice of leftover Pizza, go for it! Pizza is good for you when consumed in moderation. For years, Eggs got a bad rap on the food pyramid. Recently, Eggs have been proven to provide essential vitamins and minerals needed to promote a healthy diet.
A complete breakfast should contain a balance of all the major food groups which included protein, dairy, fat, and carbohydrates. These elements are vital to maintaining stamina and fending off hunger throughout the day. Though carbs and fats are needed in the daily intake of nutrients, it’s important to not overindulge in these two areas.
HOW TO OBSERVE #BetterBreakfastMonth
Start your day with a complete breakfast. Set a time aside for the family to grab a quick bite to eat before everyone heads out the door. Share recipes with friends and family on healthy ideas for breakfast.
Share your breakfast on Social Media using #BetterBreakfastMonth
BETTER BREAKFAST MONTH HISTORY
Originating during World War I, the United States government encouraged citizens to eat a Better Breakfast. The program gained momentum again during World War II. Then, in 1951, the Cereal Institute promoted Better Breakfast Month for the first time in September. Research gathered by the institute suggested that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. The Cereal Institute selected the month to coordinate with children returning to school and businesses gearing back up after Summer vacation. As a result, September became the ideal time to promote the benefits of a healthful and delicious breakfast.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
