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Ideas to plan for a healthy breakfast

NHS Choices suggests the following breakfasts will provide a healthy start to the day: ? Porridge made with semi-skimmed milk topped with a selection of dried fruits. Oats are a good source of insoluble fibre, may help reduce cholesterol, and release energy slowly, making you feel fuller for longer. ? Muesli, fresh fruit and low-fat yoghurt. As well as the oats in muesli, added fruit counts towards your five-a-day, and low-fat yoghurt provides calcium and protein. ? Wholegrain breakfast cereal with semi-skimmed milk. The cereal provides fibre, and many cereals are fortified with vitamins and minerals. ? Boiled egg with wholemeal toast and lowfat spread. Eggs are a good source of protein, minerals and vitamins A, D and B2. Wholemeal bread contains B vitamins, vitamin E, fibre and a range of minerals. ? Grilled mushrooms and tomatoes on a wholegrain bagel. Mushrooms and tomatoes count towards your five-a-day.

Wholegrain bagels contain B and E vitamins, fibre and minerals.