Nutrition for Active Families

Nature�s Energy Booster: Power Up Your Breakfast

Don�t skimp on the most important meal of the day: Breakfast lays the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. It�s the first opportunity of the day to fuel the body — revving up your metabolism, increasing energy levels and improving concentration.

Instead of an empty stomach or instant sugar fix, kick start your busy day with a hot breakfast bursting with nutrients and flavor. Add some green and make your breakfast count even more.

You can include easy-to-use Hass avocados in a variety of breakfast favorites. Spread on toast or add to hearty omelets for a rich and creamy flavor.

One-fifth of a medium avocado (1-oz.) has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals making it a nutrient dense choice to boost your mornings.

Avocados are a great breakfast option for a diet low to moderate in fat. Avocados are cholesterol- and sodium-free and virtually the only fruit that contains monounsaturated fat, a �good fat.� Avocados are an excellent breakfast ingredient — tasty, nutritious and a great substitute for foods rich in saturated fat.

To get you on the road to high-energy eating, here is a nutrient-packed breakfast recipe for Hass Avocado and Veggie Scramble.