The Changing American Breakfast

* This post is sponsored by belVita. All opinions are mine. *

As I mentioned in a previous post, tomorrow is National Cereal Day and this year belVita is encouraging you to trade in your spoons in favor of a balanced breakfast, like belVita Bites, fruit and yogurt!

Breakfast has always played an essential role in our diets but times have changed. As today’s modern family has evolved, consumers’ morning routines and breakfast eating habits have changed as well. belVita Bites are a convenient option for mornings on the run. Each 50g serving (one pouch) provides: 230 calories, 4g of fiber*, 20g of whole grain.

belVita has partnered with Registered Dietitian Keri Gans, Life Coach Christine Hassler, and author of Eat It to Beat It David Zinczenko to provide a few tips for a healthy breakfast and a smooth morning routine. Below are the bios for each of the influencers and also a few bullet points on the changing breakfast landscape:

Bios:

• Keri Gans, Registered Dietitian

Keri is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Spokesperson and Media Personality with a private practice in New York City. She is the author of The Small Change Diet (Gallery, March 2011), a Past-Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Past-President of The New York State Dietetic Association

• Christine Hassler, Life Coach

Christine is a Life Coach with a counseling emphasis known for catalyzing radical self-reflection while offering practical direction and author of the Expectation Hangover. She is passionate about busting the myth that life is about living by a checklist and having it all figured out.

• David Zinczenko, author of ‘Eat it to Beat it’

David is the author of the 8-million-copy bestselling Eat This, Not That! franchise. A prominent leader in the health and wellness industry, David is currently the ABC News nutrition and wellness editor, the consulting editorial director for Men’ ;s Fitness, and a consultant for American Media Magazines (AMI).

Influencer Tips:

1. Said Keri Gans, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, “A serving of belVita (which has @20g of whole grains/serving and 4g fiber per pack), with a low-fat Greek yogurt and a serving of fruit, can be the perfect grab and go complete breakfast.”
2. Said David Zinczenko, New York Times best-selling author of Eat It to Beat It! and the Nutrition and Wellness Editor at ABC News, “Being that people today have no time to cook, they are looking for options with nutrition’s latest buzzwords – protein and fiber. belVita paired with a serving of non-fat yogurt and fruit hits on protein, fiber AND whole grains.”
3. Said Christine Hassler, life coach and author, “Doing something 40 days in a row moves it from a change to a habit. Making a complete breakfast a habit starts today."

belVita recently hosted a breakfast panel leading up to National Cereal Day entitled, “The Changing American Breakfast.” Below are some great points that were made during it!

Did You Know…

• Recommended amount of fiber for women is 30g, and 35g fiber for men.
• A study by NPD Gr oup Inc. found that Americans have an average of just 12 minutes a day for consuming breakfast. That is about half the time we spend on lunch (28 minutes) or dinner (24 minutes).
• Eating breakfast sets the tone for the day because it gets our blood sugar up which makes our brain function better the rest of the day. It gets our metabolism going. It reduces cravings later in the day. And it puts us in a better mood.
• Dietary fiber from whole grains, as part of an overall healthy diet, helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.

So make sure to Trade In Your Spoon and start eating a balance breakfast every day!

* This post is sponsored by belVita. All opinions are mine. *

Trade in your Spoon on National Cereal Day with belVita!

* This post is sponsored by belVita. All opinions are mine. *

It’s no doubt that breakfast plays an essential role in our diets. However, the most important meal of the day is often a challenge due to our fast paced lives.

But thanks to belVita Bites Breakfast Biscuits, breakfast has never been more convenient, nutritious or delicious! New belVita Bites Breakfast Biscuits are delicious mini biscuits that are a nutritious and convenient breakfast choice. Each serving provides four hours of nutritious steady energy, and is individually wrapped for on-the-go convenience. I love grabbing these on the go and knowing I am still getting a healthy, complete breakfast that will keep me energized throughout the day!

Each 50g serving (one pouch) includes: 230 calories, 4g of fiber*, 20g of whole grain. belVita Bites can be enjoyed with a serving of fruit and low-fat or fat-free dairy such as Greek yogurt for a balanced breakfast. They come in Two varieties: Mixed Berry, Chocolate.

This year, trade in your spoons in favor of a balanced breakfast along with belVita as they take over National Cereal Day (March 7). Join belVita as they host a Twitter party focused on the evolution of breakfast and take questions live!

Check out the Twitter Party Details below: 

Twitter Party Details

• Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
• Time: 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM ET; 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST
• Moderator: @MomCentral
• belVita Breakfast Influencers: @ChristinHassler, @Kerigans, and @DaveZinczenko

Topic/Focus: Breakfast has always played an essential role in our diets but times have changed. As today’s modern family has evolved, consumers’ morning routines and breakfast eating habits have changed as well. A panel of nationally renowned experts will discuss the changing American breakfast and how nutritious, convenient solutions like belVita can help on-the-go families stay energized all morning long.

See you there! 

* This post is sponsored by belVita. All opinions are mine. *

belVita Bites Make My Mornings Less Stressful! #MorningWin

A product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.

Being a mom is no easy task, especially in the morning! I have definitely learned this in the last few months on school days trying to get ready a 5 year old, 2 year old and newborn and get them fed, dressed and in the car to take my son to school! It can be very stressful and hectice!

Somedays, you might be so busy getting your kids ready for the day ahead that you forget to have breakfast.

Well, what if I told you that breakfast just got a whole lot easier? 

With new belVita Bites, you can grab as you go, and still get your kids out the door in time for school.

New belVita Bites Breakfast Biscuits are delicious mini biscuits that are a nutritious and convenient breakfast choice. Each serving provides four hours of nutritious steady energy, and is individually wrapped for on-the-go convenience. Enjoy straight from the package or as a yogurt topper with a serving of fruit.

Each 50g serving (one pouch) includes:

• 230 calories
• 4g of fiber*
• 20g of whole grain
• No high fructose corn syrup
• No partially hydrogenated oil
• No artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners

*contains 7-8g fat per serving, depending on flavor variety

On crazy hectic mornings, I love that I can just grab these belVita Bites in their individualized packages and eat them in the car, on the go, or while nursing my son! But best of all, I know it is nutritious and full of energy that will get me through the rest of my hectic day! I can finally get my son to school on time...and eat breakfast too! :) #MorningWin

They are also great for my husband who tends to skip breakfast often because he runs out of time or is running late! I worry about him getting a nutritious breakfast but I love that I can just send along the belVita Bites and know he got a healthy, nutritious breakfast!

I also love the tasty varieties that these come in: Mixed Berry and Chocolate!

This January, start your New Year off right, reach your New Year's goals, and don't skip breakfast ever again with belVita Bites!

Buy It: 

You can purchase belVita Bites for $3.69 per box in retailers nationwide in the cookie/cracker aisle.

* Thank you to belVita for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*