Too bad we can't all live at the ranch. We may not take the dinner advice, but Chef Wavrin hit the nail on the head about breakfast. Eating a healthy breakfast gives you a nutritional head start on the day. A breakfast that's high in fiber and carbohydrates but low in fat gets your metabolism moving faster. It also makes it easier to work your way up the Food Pyramid.
Studies demonstrate that children who are breakfast-eaters score almost a whole grade higher.
That said, most people barely have time to shower and dress in the morning, let alone sit down for a healthy breakfast. Here are some ideas for fast, winning wake-ups. Prep the night before. Set the table, and take out any necessary cooking equipment. Make muffins, mixed fruit compote, baked apples or hot cereal that can be warmed fast in the microwave.