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Most experts (and Jimmy Dean commercials) agree that starting your day with a healthy breakfast makes the rest of your day better. But do those TV commercials really propose the healthiest way to start the day? As we approach the beginning of the unofficial "eating season," getting a nutritious start to your day is even more important.

What's the best way to get the nutrition you need to fuel your day and help you stay feeling full longer? And speaking of longer, who has time to make breakfast every day, much less a healthy one? Read on to discover five quick, easy and healthy recipes to get your day off to a good start.

Contrary to popular belief, healthy and quick are not mutually exclusive. As cheap and quick as the Hardee's breakfast combos are, these 5 ideas are cheaper and quicker and there is zero hash brown guilt, too.

• Eggs in a mug: Spray a mug with non-stick cooking spray. Crack two eggs into the mug and stir with a fork. Microwave for one minute on high. Take it out and stir again. Cook for one more minute on high. Voila! You can add some vegetables to the mix - even some sausage, tofu, or cheese - and you have an omelet.
• Eggs in a bag: Mix a dozen eggs, a splash of milk, and a dash of vanilla in a bowl. In separate bowls, place cut vegetables and protein options. Have available heavy duty quart-sized Ziploc freezer bags and a Sharpie. In a large pot, boil water. Each person will put ½ c of the egg mixture in a bag and add whatever options he or she would like for their omelet. Put their name on the bag with a Sharpie. Try to get as much air out of the bag as you can when you seal it. Then place the egg mixture in the boiling water for thirteen minutes. It makes the omelet right in the bag. You just dump it out of the bag and onto your plate. It's like an omelet station at a fancy hotel, only without the fancy hotel ...or the station ... or the chef.
• The Rachel. Simply mix vanilla Greek yogurt, fresh grapefruit slices, and slivered almonds. The perfect blend of protein, fruit, and crunch.
• Eggs in a wrap. Make some eggs in a mug (see #1 above). Dump them into a whole wheat tortilla. Add spinach and feta. Yum.
• Nutty rounds. Toast frozen waffles. Top with peanut butter or Nutella. Really, what else do we need to say?

Consider serving with fruit and glass of water or skim milk. For 1, 2, and 3, you can even toss in a piece of whole wheat toast. You'll be shining like the Jimmy Dean sun all day long!

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