Make breakfast count

Breakfast has some favorite dishes that are good sources of antioxidants that can help prevent or slow down oxidative damage to our bodies. Antioxidants reduce the threat of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Whole grain wheats and oat-based products
Yes you can get antioxidants from processed foods such as cereals and breakfast bars, but why not make oatmeal your early morning choice. Oatmeal couldn't be easier to fix, no need to buy the oatmeal in premeasured packets with dried fruit and sugars already added. 1/4 cup oatmeal and 1/2 cup water microwaved for 90 seconds and viola, you've got breakfast. You can add sugar or brown sugar, but try instead using tea instead of water or slice a banana up into the oatmeal before cooking. My sweet tooth is happy with that.

Fruits
Great way to start the day, eat some fruit. We've had a bumper crop of strawberries this year, make it a point to include some in every breakfast you eat. Fruits are a natural source of antioxidants, this includes all types of berries (raspberries, blueberries, cherries, blackberries and strawberries), pomegranates, grapes, pineapples and papaya. Papaya is considered the prime fruit for breakfast in Central and South America. Papaya is loaded with vitamins but also is a great digestive help.

Eat fruit as a side or topping your oatmeal and yogurt. Making a fruit smoothie is a special treat every now and then. You may not want to make it a habit though, blending fruit looses some of its great benefits - fiber.

Nuts
Pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, flax seed can top oatmeal and yogurt too.

Source: FatFreeKitchen.com