A St. Louis University study indicated that egg breakfasters consumed 264 fewer calories than bagels.
The reason? Satiety from protein and healthful fat keeps your child's gut full and prevents midmorning cravings for empty calories.
The calories in oatmeal are largely carbohydrates, but each bowl contains soluble fiber,
which slows glucose absorption and stabilizes kids' blood sugar, energy, and concentration.
A couple slices of lean ham, low-calorie bread, and an egg could hardly fail even the most malevolent cafeteria cook.
Protein and healthy fat are terrific ways to wake up; fiber is absent, but a whole-grain English muffin can fix that.