No time for breakfast - no problem .

A common scenario among students and 9-5 er's alike is a skimpy (if not non-existant) breakfast. The first meal of the day often isn't the first priority of the day for people. Is it for you? Fact is, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are a couple reasons why:

1. it's the fuel for your day - the carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins in a balanced breakfast help your body stay stable, energized, and focused for the day ahead.
2. it can prevent weight gain - yes, you read that correct! By not eating breakfast, your body's metabolism is signaled to store more fat (a sort of pseudo-starvation mode is inacted). Eating breakfast is part of the recipe for preventing obesity.
3. it can help lower stress on the heart and endocrine system, decreasing chances of developing diabetes or a heart attack

Try This: For those of you who are not convinced you have time to fit breakfast into your busy morning routine, here is a nutritious, easy-to-make, and low-cost breakfast option:

Equipment: blender

Ingredients: 1 to 2 cups juice, milk, water, or yogurt (can be frozen),1 banana, 1/2 to 1 cup oatmeal, any ripe seasonal, frozen, or dried fruits, 1/4 cup protein powder (any flavor, any brand), ice cubes

(Extras: Cinnamon, honey, wheat germ, peanut butter, chocolate, etc.)

Directions:The night before, set out your blender. Measure out the oatmeal, protein powder, dried fruits, or other nonliquid ingredients and place them in the blender. In the morning, just add fruits, liquid, ice, and extras. Turn on the blender. Mix for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

source: http://evolvels.elsevier.com