Ashland University Dietetics Program News: Breakfast: Most Important Meal of the Day

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Breakfast: Most Important Meal of the Day

With the new year beginning schedules are busy. Sometimes this means that individuals do not eat breakfast. Breakfast is an important meal and should be eaten everyday. The ADA suggests a few quick and healthy breakfasts.

1. Low-fat yogurt with whole grain cereal.
2. Add dried cranberries and almonds to quick-cooking oatmeal.
3. Try a bran muffin and a smoothie made with low-fat milk.

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Managing Food Allergies

Have you or a family member been diagnosed with a food allergy? Or perhaps you have a guest visiting your home with a food allergy? One important step to remember in managing food allergies is to avoid cross-contact.

Cross-contact occurs when one food comes into contact with another food and their proteins mix. As a result, each food then contains small amounts of the other food that are often invisible to us. Even a trace of food on a spoon or spatula that is invisible to us can cause an allergic reaction.

When cooking allergen-free meals, use utensils and pans that have been thoroughly washed with soap and water. If cooking several foods at the same time, cook the allergen-free meal first, then keep it covered and away from any splatter caused by other foods that are cooking. If you have handled an allergy-causing food, wash your hands with soap and warm water before serving the allergen-free meal.

For more information on separating foods, visit www.homefoodsafety.org. To learn more about managing food allergies, visit The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network or consult a registered dietitian.

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