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  Breakfast Ideas
Start your day with these treats to get an energy boost and give your bones more power.

 Image of a Breakfast ParfaitFruity Granola Yogurt Parfait: Layer the following ingredients any way you please in a glass: 1/2 cup low-fat granola, 3/4 cup (6-ounce container) vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt, and 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, or bananas.

 Image of Bowl of CerealMunch on a bowl of cereal with added calcium, fat-free or low-fat milk, and fresh fruit.

 Top a whole wheat English muffin with your favorite melted low-fat cheese.

 Image of Orange JuiceMake waffles or pancakes for the whole family. Be sure to make them with milk or top 'em with fat-free or low-fat yogurt...and enjoy a glass of fat-free or low-fat milk with them.

 Enjoy a glass of fruit juice — the kind with added calcium.

 Make a breakfast banana split. Top a sliced banana with a small container of low-fat or fat-free fruit yogurt, a sprinkle of cereal, and pieces of your favorite fruit.


Fruit adds a flavorful punch to foods like cereal, smoothies, and yogurt. Although it's generally not high in calcium, fruit has lots vitamins and minerals.

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