241. Posted by Autum on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 9:59 am PDT

If your thyroid is working properly, you can convert saturated fats into essential omegas, but due to our highly processed diet, most American's thyroid glands aren't fully functional. Cheese, bacon, and meats are great . . . in moderation, and yes, whole wheat bread/toast is just as good as oatmeal, if your body tolerates gluten. Great info, I just wish more people would listen. BTW, that snack in second period is a great idea!

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242. Posted by Mr. Cool on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 10:22 am PDT

oatmeal sucks

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243. Posted by djdfire@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 10:30 am PDT

my kids eat breakfast everyday mostly cereal sometimes pancakes, eggs, waffles, french toast, toast, or a pop tart

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244. Posted by Helena Davis on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 11:24 am PDT

I'm a student and I don't eat breakfast. Eating breakfast makes my stomach hurt and just doesn't taste good. I'm not fat and I get good grades. Those statistics seem like they're just there to scare people in to eating breakfast.

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245. Posted by ROSALINDA W on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 11:53 am PDT

When I was a teenager and wouldn't eat breakfast, my mom would make an instant breakfast shake and give it to me a container that I could take with me. I would drink it on my way to the bus stop or on the bus. Having kids with a growling stomach will make them lose their concentration during class.

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246. Posted by the cheat on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 12:15 pm PDT

I am a rushed mother and my older kid refuses to eat breakfast. I sometimes make Soy milk hot chocolate or Soy milk Instant Breakfast. He will drink, if not eat. He says his stomach isn't ready for foods in the morning. A glass of orange juice can be a wonderful full meal in a raw foods diet too. I know for my younger son he really needs a morning meal to stabalise him. he is anxious and distractible in school. One of his teachers would bring him a pear every day and give it to him at snack time. Really sweet of her!

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247. Posted by gp-n64@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 1:22 pm PDT

It's obvious that some of the bloggers don't have kids or just don't put their kids first. But, a good breakfast in the morning is the best way to start your day. Getting your kids to bed at a decent hour at night and a good breakfast in the AM can only give you a smart child in the end.

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248. Posted by inductivestudier on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 1:51 pm PDT

I too didn't eat breakfast because it gave me an upset stomach when I was a kid. Turns out I had acid reflux which was diagnosed my first year out of school. Maybe parents should be talking to the kids pediatrician.

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249. Posted by fidelia m on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 2:34 pm PDT

God bless u for the the tips. Loved it

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250. Posted by C-LO on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 3:06 pm PDT

I remember hating to eat breakfast in the morning because teachers would give you such a hard time about going to the washroom when you had to go sometimes, so I would skip breakfast.

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251. Posted by randjpalumbo on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 8:23 pm PDT

The word "breakfast" basically means to "break" the "fasting." I teach school and I am constantly amazed at how many students come to school having nothing to eat since dinner the night before. I myself am not a early morning breakfast eater but know better. When I explain to the students they basically have not eaten for half of a day......many seem to see it in a differerent light. Does it make a difference? Well, I still keep peanut butter, jelly and wheat bread in class for those who need it.

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252. Posted by matthew g on Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 10:31 pm PDT

ok so my bro always eats breakfest in the morning I HAVENT READ ALL THE COMMENTS BUT IM SURE IM NOT THE ONLY ONE... anyways long story shoRT HE IS STILL A TROUBLE MAKER....

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253. Posted by kfcbutterfly1997@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 7:53 am PDT

my son will not eat in the summer he says" mommy it to hot i have some milk"

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254. Posted by kay_d_fischer@sbcglobal.net on Mon, Sep 08, 2008, 11:51 am PDT

I agree breakfast is important i have a ten year old and she says shes not hungry in the morning i read peoples inputs so i went and bought some instant oatmeal&fruit &cereal bars i hope that she will at least try them.Iwant her to perform at her best thanks for the tips.

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255. Posted by ermanery on Wed, Sep 10, 2008, 10:00 am PDT

from mama rema, I have three schoolchildren aged 14 12 @10. i used to get up at 530 am to prepare them for school.Breakfast is very important to the schoolchildren . Everyday is different menus made by myself .I used to present different presentation so that they will have the appetitie to eat you know . fresh milk and kellogs,then fried egg and fried rice with ovaltine. rice and hotdogs, then porrigdeand nido milk, fruits will be during snack time or some raisins juice ,water, this much simple preparation helps a lot to them. They should be alert in the school,otherwise if the stomach is empty they will end up sleepy and cannot participate in the class and will end up to low grades .

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256. Posted by super monkey on Wed, Sep 24, 2008, 8:47 am PDT

OATMEAL IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL MAN!!!!!

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257. Posted by tres_monkeys on Sat, Sep 27, 2008, 1:45 pm PDT

y wot kids eat breakfast?! they know its good for them but they probelly want to cool. there nothing cool being hungry!!!!!!

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258. Posted by brandeddragon1 on Fri, Oct 10, 2008, 1:16 am PDT

THIS IS BULL... people, yeah yeah you MUST eat three square meals a day, you must, you must, you must anyone want to take a good guess as to why there are so many lard butts out there anymore? most of this stuff was put together when life was easier and with fewer head aches, and people worked fat off not going to a jym 3-4 times a week which doesn`t do the body as much good as actual work.

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259. Posted by tink35boo on Thu, Oct 16, 2008, 12:57 pm PDT

My kids eat breakfast every morning at home and then go to school and eat another breakfast. They won't eat oatmeal, but, they do eat bagels, fruit, biscuits with jelly, cheesy scalloped potatoes(their favorite), or english muffins with jelly. They can have juice or milk with breakfast.

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260. Posted by Rene KG on Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 5:00 am PDT

Being a teacher, I see kids come to school every day with nothing to eat for lunch. If you ask them, they are frequently the children who have eaten nothing for breakfast, as well. These are the lethargic kids who have a hard time paying attention, who do poorly on tests later on because they have a hard time listening to you when their stomachs are growling, and their brains are screaming for food.

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261. Posted by irarustico.purecrest on Tue, Oct 21, 2008, 1:24 am PDT

Well, My kids age 6& 4.. my son age 6 eat breakfast but my 4 year old daughter only drink milk. I find it really so hard.. i don't want her to feel bad too in the morning if i insist. But, i make it a point i put healthy snack in her lunch box. I believe that breakfast is the foundation of the day, the most important meal of the day for young and old.

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262. Posted by nyukgrad on Tue, Oct 28, 2008, 4:16 pm PDT

For everyone who can't stand oatmeal: Use warmed juices for the liquid. I put in strawberries, bananas, apples, pineapple, blueberries and even a container of my favorite yogurt, warmed. Remember you only need to eat about 3/4 cup. My 3 boys, after about the 6th grade (when school was really early) stopped eating breakfast. They are 27, 20 and 17. They never eat breakfast still until at least 11:00 in the am.

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263. Posted by tedrick15@sbcglobal.net on Wed, Nov 19, 2008, 8:18 pm PST

i luv this site;0

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264. Posted by mary c on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 2:23 pm PST

I UNDERSTAND EATING BREAKFAST IS VERY IMPORTANT BUT HOW DO I GET IT ON THE TABLE WITH A BUZY WORK SCHEDULE ANY IDEAS

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