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THE MAGIC OF NUTRITION™ Founder & Performer, Todd Kupper, RD, LDN ~ a.k.a. "Taddo"
I am a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Nutritionist in the state of Pennsylvania.
I am also an award-winning professional magician who has developed a unique program called THE MAGIC OF NUTRITION™ designed to combat the growing number of children and adolescents who are struggling with nutritional issues such as obesity, lack of activity and poor food choices.
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Greetings!
Just in case you need more evidence that eating breakfast is the way to go, kids who don't eat breakfast are less able to learn at school, get less iron (an important nutrient) in their diets, and are more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), which is a sign they may be overweight.
On the other hand, kids who eat breakfast do better in school, are more likely to participate in physical activities, and tend to eat healthier overall.
So tomorrow morning, don't run out the door on an empty stomach.
Fuel up with a healthy breakfast!
Eat healthy,
Todd |
What Should I Eat?
 Any breakfast is better than no breakfast, but try not to have doughnuts or pastries all the time. They're high in calories, sugar, and fat. They also don't contain the nutrients a kid really needs. And if you have a doughnut for breakfast, you won't feel full for long.
Just like with other meals, try to eat a variety of foods, including:
- grains (breads and cereals)
- protein (meats, beans, and nuts)
- fruits and vegetables
- milk, cheese, and yogurt
Here are some breakfast ideas. First, the traditional ones:
- eggs
- French toast, waffles, or pancakes (try wheat or whole-grain varieties)
- cold cereal and milk hot cereal, such as oatmeal or cream of wheat (try some dried fruit or nuts on top)
- whole-grain toast, bagel, or English muffin with cheese
- yogurt with fruit or nuts fruit smoothie, such as a strawberry smoothie
And now some weird (but yummy) ones:
- banana dog (peanut butter, a banana, and raisins in a long whole-grain bun)
- breakfast taco (shredded cheese on a tortilla, folded in half and microwaved; top with salsa)
- country cottage cheese (apple butter mixed with cottage cheese)
- fruit and cream cheese sandwich (use strawberries or other fresh fruit)
- sandwich - grilled cheese, peanut butter and jelly
Some skip breakfast because they sleep too late or because they think it's a way to stay thin. But skipping breakfast doesn't help people maintain a healthy weight. In fact, someone who skips breakfast tends to eat more calories throughout the day.
If you find yourself skipping breakfast because you're too rushed, try these quick breakfasts. They're easy to grab on the way out the door or can be prepared the night before:
- single servings of whole-grain, low-sugar cereal
- yogurt
- fresh fruit whole-grain muffin
~Mary L. Gavin, MD |
 Magic is the perfect way to incorporate comedy, audience participation and nutrition education to create an unforgettable learning experience!
Click Here to view a sample of the show for an elementary audience.
Interested in learning more?
Contact
The Magic of Nutrition.
Todd Kupper | The Magic of Nutrition
(215) 947- 7383
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