Study after study has shown that even the simplest morning meal—a bowl of whole grain cereal, some skim milk, a handful of strawberries—lengthens attention span, sharpens fact recall, and elevates mood.

One word of caution: Avoid starting the day on a sugar binge. Sugary cereals, breakfast bars, muffins, and pastries may give you a temporary boost, but they won’t fill you up long enough to sustain you through the morning. A healthy breakfast will.


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