Eat Your Veggies for Breakfast

4. Squash

Instead of filling your breakfast plate with empty carbs, calories, and sugars, load up on squashes that provide plenty of health-boosting nutrients including vitamins A and C, potassium, manganese, and fiber. Southern Illinois University reports that squash seeds have potent antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and antifungal properties. Add shredded zucchini or yellow squash to a favorite morning muffin recipe. Sautee or grill sliced or cubed squash to replace starchy potatoes.