Research shows that eating 25-30 grams of protein at breakfast helps with weight maintenance and blood glucose control, and promotes lean muscle. Milk and other dairy foods are an easy way to add high quality protein to your morning routine.
Dairy – The Nutrition Powerhouse
1 cup of milk provides 8 grams of high quality protein, plus eight other essential nutrients. One cup of skim milk only has about 80 calories, making it an ideal addition to fuel your morning.
Breakfast Done Right
- 1 cup oatmeal made with 1 cup milk
- ½ cup berries
- 1 Tbsp. chopped nuts
- ½ cup of Greek yogurt
Total: 33 grams of protein
Not All Breakfasts Are Created Equal
Breakfast 1:
- 1 cup oatmeal made with water
- 1 cup orange juice
Total: 6 grams of protein
Breakfast 2:
- 1 cup oatmeal made with water
- Berries
- 1 Tbsp. chopped nuts
Total: 8 grams of protein
Breakfast 3:
- 1 cup oatmeal made with 1 cup milk
- ½ cup berries
- 1 Tbsp. chopped nuts
Total: 16 grams of protein
Learn more about why breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
