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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2653 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 415 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 Tips On Getting A Great Start To The Day Full Flavor Without The Full Figure: Savor Steak With A Lighter Twist Tonight Experts say children who eat breakfast perform better in the classroom and on the playground. (NAPSA)—As children return to school, it’s important to start their day with a nutritious breakfast to help them succeed. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, children who eat breakfast perform better in the classroom and on the playground, with better concentration, problem-solving skills and eyehand coordination. Also, kids who skip breakfast get sleepy at school and tend to eat more junk food later in the day. Healthy Morning Options Making your busy mornings healthier can be as easy as opening your freezer or refrigerator door, say the experts at the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association. Frozen and refrigerated foods are quick and easy, tasty and nutritious and can help you and your family start the day in a very good way. Even if you think you don’t have time to eat breakfast, here are some quick and healthy options to consider: •Fill toasted waffles with peanut butter and jam for a unique breakfast sandwich. •Create a yogurt parfait by layering your favorite yogurt, fruits and granola. •Make a tasty shredded cheese and veggie omelet and serve with precooked turkey sausage. •Top pancakes with bananas, drizzle with chocolate syrup and serve with a glass of skim milk. •Mix nonfat yogurt, frozen berries, skim milk, juice and bananas for a delicious smoothie. •For quick grab-and-go meals, have readily available string cheese, a variety of yogurts, a selection of fruit juices, and breakfast sandwiches that are ready to heat and eat in minutes. For an easy, healthy breakfast treat, try this waffle recipe to get your family off to a great day. A Perfectly Healthy Breakfast Whole-grain frozen waffles Maple syrup Bananas, sliced Strawberries, sliced Blueberries Orange juice Toast waffles as directed and top with syrup and fruit. Serve with orange juice. For more tasty recipes and information on frozen and refrigerated foods, visit www.Easy HomeMeals.com, and on Facebook, “like” www.facebook.com/ EasyHomeMeals. (NAPSA)—Just because you’re watching your waistline doesn’t mean you have to skip all your favorites. Pair tender grilled steak with a crisp salad for a meal you’ll love that you can feel good about. Consider these easy and tasty options for enjoying steak with a lighter twist. “One of the easiest changes to make is limiting those hidden calories that can often be found in dressings,” said Maureen Rose Doran, RD, LD, nutritionist. “Flavor can and should come from the great taste of grilled meats and fresh, ripe vegetables. Dressings and cheeses should be used sparingly to add just the right amount of zest.” Doran “loves” the new Rancher’s Select Sirloin now offered every night at all Buffets, Inc. restaurants, especially when paired with the salad choices offered by the chain. “Whether you want a juicy steak and a side salad or a fresh garden creation flavored with delicious steak tips, you make it just how you like it,” said Doran. She offers some of her favorite ways of keeping it light but flavorful: Garden Variety Steak Salad Plate up a colorful salad creation with two cups of tossed salad greens (10 calories) with a healthy serving of vegetables including six cherry tomatoes (30 calories), six slices of cucumbers (12 calories), four slices of green pepper rings (8 calories), 10 grams of broccoli (5 calories), 10 grams of sliced mushrooms (4 calories) and five grams of sunflower seeds (35 You don’t have to skimp on steak when you enjoy it with lighter fare such as a salad. calories). Top with three ounces of juicy sliced grilled steak (180 calories) and toss with one ounce of a fat-free raspberry vinaigrette (35 calories): 319 total calories. Southwest Steak Salad Give your grilled steak a kick of flavor by pairing three ounces of sliced grilled steak (180 calories) with a Southwest salad featuring two cups of spring mix greens (10 calories), 15 grams of corn (10 calories), three red onion rings (6 calories), 10 grams of sliced mushrooms (10 calories), 20 grams of feta cheese (55 calories), and one ounce of a fat-free Ranch dressing (30 calories): 301 total calories. Great Steak Caesar Salad Tell chicken to step to the side with this classic salad. Pair three ounces of thinly sliced grilled steak (180 calories) with two cups of chopped romaine lettuce (10 calories), 15 grams of diced eggs (20 calories), a handful of croutons (35 calories), seven grams of Parmesan cheese (30 calories) and an ounce of Caesar dressing (60 calories): 335 total calories. No time to heat up the grill? Visit your local Buffets, Inc. restaurant to enjoy steak and salad your way. Start at the salad bar to create your own delicious combination of fresh greens and garden favorites, then head to the carving station where a grillmaster will serve your steak to order, whether you like it medium rare or well done. Buffets restaurants now serve Rancher’s Select Sirloin, a high quality and tender steak, every day during dinner hours. For more information, visit www.hometownbuffet.com, www. oldcountrybuffet.com, www.country buffet.com, www.ryans.com, www. grannysbuffet.com and www.fire mountainbuffet.com.