On-the-go breakfast ideas ... but are they healthy?

Don't skip breakfast! You've heard it many times, but somehow life gets in the way and you end up running out the door, breakfast-less once again.

Just in time to re-motivate you, Web MD has published an article with some on-the-go breakfast ideas that they promise you will fit into your briefcase.

First of all, they say the two most important things to look for in a breakfast food are protein and fiber, to keep you full and satisfied. They start off with some easy, healthy suggestions, like grabbing an apple or a banana.

But then -- and I say yikes! -- they quickly lose me with their vast suggestions of highly processed food. OK, sure, true to their promise, Carnation Instant Breakfast will fit in your briefcase. But is it really worth it to sacrifice whole foods for the sake of convenience?

I, for one, do not think so, and I wish they had more suggestions like the fruit they started with.

So here are my suggestions:

• Whole grain bread with almond butter, made the night before
• Organic yogurt and fresh fruit, chopped the night before
• A smoothie, prepared the night before but not blended until last minute before you leave in the morning
• Crock pot oatmeal that cooks overnight; just scoop and go in the morning

Also see some former posts where I list my favorite breakfast foods, some time-saving breakfasts and another where Jessica lists some healthy breakfast choices.

So they don't all fit in your briefcase, but they are easily packaged and brought with you for just a couple minutes of your time. Isn't eating whole foods worth it?