FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

Well-Balanced Breakfast Ideas for Busy People

Meal Planning

Fried eggs and avocado on toast with tea

Choosing the right breakfast food can help you feel fuller for longer and improve academic performance – and it doesn’t have to be hard work!

Aim for half your plate to be vegetables and fruits, a quarter protein, and a quarter whole grains as recommended by Canada’s Food Guide.

To make it easier on busy mornings, meal prep is your friend! Many breakfast foods like overnight oats, boiled eggs and yogurt parfaits can be prepared ahead of time for easy meals on the go. Check out these 12 breakfast ideas to get you started!

By Jamie Luk and Angel Cao

Angel and Jamie are UBC Dietetics Students. Angel’s experience in patient care and understanding of health dynamics inspired her pursuit into dietetics. She is an advocate for healthy eating and nutrition education founded by evidence-based research. She is also dedicated in leading others to cultivate a positive relationship with food. Jamie wants to make a change by tackling nutrition-related issues, with her background and expertise in science based nutrition knowledge. She believes food has the power to nourish and bring people together.