8 Breakfasts to Improve Your Energy and Mood

There are many benefits to eating breakfast. If you routinely skip it, try eating one or more, or a mix, of these eight options. Here's what you should know. 

For years, we’ve been told that skipping breakfast sets you up for weight gain, but there’s contrary evidence. In the end, what counts is how much you wind up eating all day.

Still, there are other benefits to breakfast. If you routinely skip breakfast (or tend to grab a bagel, Danish, or egg and bacon sandwich), try eating one or more, or a mix, of these eight better options. After two weeks, see if you notice a difference in your energy and mood. 

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When you’re rushing

Whole grain toast with almond butter. Be sure your bread is 100 percent whole grain and doesn’t contain extra sugar. Almonds may be an especially good bet for dieters. Prefer peanut butter? Peanuts are also good for you, but peanut butter doesn’t have the same benefits.

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