A typical breakfast for my 5-year-old son consists of three eggs. Take a look at the photo below—notice the deep orange color of the yolks. They’re cooked under low heat with organic butter on a ceramic pan, providing him with a solid supply of protein and healthy fats first thing in the morning.

He usually takes fish oil and a multivitamin and drinks two or three glasses of water.

That kid has energy all day long! He’s up early in the morning, and to our dismay, he hardly needs naps anymore. But more important than his boundless energy is his temperament—he’s a good kid. He listens, he’s well-behaved, and he’s focused. Nutrition plays a key role in that.

Most kids start their day with cereal—usually with milk and sometimes fruit juice to wash it down. Then they’re rushed off to school, and parents wonder why their children struggle with learning, behavior issues, and hyperactivity.

If you have a “fussy eater,” try the method mentioned in The Growing Rate of Childhood Obesity to break your child out of a vicious cycle of food addiction.

A Simple but Powerful Truth

What you put in your child’s mouth first thing in the morning will dictate their entire day.

You can give them a high-carbohydrate breakfast and send them on a blood sugar rollercoaster, or you can provide the nutrients they need to learn, think, grow, and behave.

At the end of the day:

• You make the money.
• You buy the groceries.
• Ultimately, you control what they eat!

Just some food for thought.