May 18, 2021
For a lot of kids, there’s nothing better than a big bowl of Lucky Charms to start the day. Even as grown-ups, many of us reach for muffins, waffles and doughnuts for our first meal of the day, but as tasty as those are, they’re heavy on the carbs and low on protein, so they’re not the best option, nutritionally speaking. But a better choice might be waiting in the fridge in the form of last night’s dinner.
Leftovers can actually be a healthy option for breakfast, depending on what you had. If it’s a balanced meal made up of protein, healthy fat, complex carbs and veggies, then it doesn’t matter when you eat it. Registered dietitian