ABC News May 17, 2010

Tip of the Day: Build a Better Breakfast With Eggs

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Eggs are rich in essential amino acids and nutrients for your body. So what can you add to your eggs to get more vitamins, more nutrients and more taste?

Fresh vegetables are a great way to add more nutrients and vitamins to a breakfast. Omelettes can be a good choice if you use egg whites. If you prefer, use one whole egg and two egg whites; you'll still consume fewer calories, less fat and less cholesterol than using whole eggs alone.

Reduced-fat cheese is much better these days, and Kraft 2 percent reduced-fat shredded cheddar can be a good choice.

Or, try forgoing cheese altogether and load up with lots of vegetables instead.

Avoid adding bacon or sausage; you'll add lots of fat, calories, and sodium if you do.

Check out these tips from ABCNews.com to get the best out of your breakfast:

Add more coconuts or bananas to your diet or try an exotic superfood, such as the acai or goji berry, which is high in antioxidants and vitamins. To get the scoop from nutritionist Christine Avanti, CLICK HERE.

Serve you and your family a tall glass of orange juice with breakfast. A new study suggests that fortified varieties can also help the body's Vitamin D levels rise as effectively as taking a vitamin pill. CLICK HERE for more on orange juice.

Just want a good recipe for a simple omelet? Check out a simple omelet recipe by CLICKING HERE and then get cooking!