New Power Breakfast: It's A Wrap

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New Power Breakfast: It’s A Wrap (NAPSA)—For jump-starting the day, nothing beats a wellrounded breakfast to rev you up, mentally and physically. An empty-calorie, sugary breakfast cereal just won’t do the trick— there’s sure to be an energy crash halfway through the morning. For bonus points, a good breakfast helps curb prelunch cravings that can wreck anydiet. The right food combination makes all the difference; far bet- ter to spend a few minutes preparing a delicious, nutrient-packed wrap filled with scrambled eggs, avocado, ham and cheddar. A hearty breakfast that includes avocados not only fuels morning activities but supplies valuable fiber, cholesterol-lowering “good fats” and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. Grown in Mexico for centuries and perfected over gen- erations, avocados from Mexico are in season now and deliver unbeatable, rich-tasting flavor that makes good foodbetter. An appetizing breakfast wrap is an ideal handheld item that allows for multitasking in a typical busy morning schedule either at home or on the road. Makethefull recipe for everyone in the house...or downsizeit just for yourself. With a great option like this, there’s no need to hit the snooze button! For more avocado recipes and nutrition information, visit www.avocadosfrommexico.com. AVOCADO, EGG AND HAM BREAKFAST WRAP 6 large eggs % teaspoonsalt % teaspoon groundblack pepper Nutrient-rich avocados, eggs and ham all wrapped to go canfit into your busy morning schedule. 1 tablespoon butter 4 (8-inch)flourtortillas, warmed* 4 slices ham (about 4 ounces) 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) 1 fully ripened avocado from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled andsliced % cup salsa In bowl, beat eggs with salt and pepper. In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add eggs; cook andstir until set. On each tortilla, place one slice each of ham and cheese; top with eggs, avocadoslices and salsa, dividing evenly. Roll up and serve immediately. YIELD: 4 portions *To warm tortillas: Place on plate; cover with dampened paper towel. Microwave on high until warm, about 1 minute. Discard paper towel; wrap tortillas in napkin to keep warm. Per serving: 542 calories, 27g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 33g fat, 4g fiber