Here's a wake-up call.
Skipping breakfast does not save you calories in the long run. In fact, it lowers the metabolic rate so that you don't burn calories as fast as those who eat breakfast.If traditional breakfast foods don't tempt you, maybe these will:
- BREAKFAST IN A GLASS: 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons wheat germ, 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, 2 teaspoons honey. Put all ingredients in the blender and process on high for 30 seconds. - From "Healthy Cooking for Two (Or Just You)."
- MICROWAVE POLENTA: In a 4-cup microwave-safe casserole or glass measure, whisk together 2 cups water, 1/2 cup cornmeal and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Microwave on high power 5 minutes; stir well. Microwave on medium power (70 percent) 8 more minutes; stop and stir every 3 minutes during this time. The polenta is ready when it pulls away from the sides of the casserole when stirred. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. This makes 2 servings and can be refrigerated overnight. - "Healthy Cooking for Two."
- SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD ON BAGEL: Put 4 sun-dried tomatoes in a small pot with about 1/8-inch water. Bring to a boil, cover, turn off the heat and let steep until swollen, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towel and let cool. Chop finely and blend with cream cheese. - "Once Upon a Bagel."
- FIG AND HAM ON RYE BREAD: For 2 sandwiches, trim the blossom end and stem from 5 ripe green figs and slice each one into 3 slices. Divide the figs between 2 slices of bread. Place a very thin slice of ham over each and cover with 2 more slices of bread. - "The Breakfast Book."
- BROILED CINNAMON PINEAPPLE: Peel 1 small fresh pineapple and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place pineapple slices on a broiler pan. Cut each slice into fourths. Brush with 2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine. In a cup combine 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over pineapple. Broil until bubbling. Do not turn pieces over. Serve at once.