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HEALTHY BREAKFAST TIPS I NCORPORATE WHOLEGRAIN FOODSOATS ARE A WHOLEGRAIN FOOD Wholegrain foods include wholemeal bread, oats and wholegrain cereals. Wholegrain foods can help keep you feeling fuller for longer and studies have shown they may help lower the risk of certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes and stroke. C OMBINE CARBOHYDRATES WITH PROTEIN Combining a protein with a carbohydrate based food such as bread, oats or cereal provides invaluable nutrients for the day ahead. Protein sources include milk, eggs, yogurt, nuts and lean meat such as bacon and fish such as kippers or salmon. S TART YOUR ‘5-A-DAY’ Breakfast is the ideal time to get started with your recommended ‘5-a-day’ of fruit and vege- tables. A glass of fruit juice or a banana, berries or chopped apple with your cereal or porridge is a good way to include some fruit. For a healthy dose of vegetables, try baked beans, tinned or fresh tomatoes or mushrooms on your toast. 34