Quick fix power breakfast for busy execs

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You have probably heard the saying 'Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper'. The only problem is that with busy routines and late nights, you could use that extra 15 minutes in the morning to sleep rather than have a wholesome breakfast.

But going to work on an empty stomach can do some serious damage to your system. So, Sushila Sharangdhar, a consultant dietician with over 25 years of experience, outlines five quick-fix nutritious breakfast ideas.

Stock up on ready-to-eat cereals like corn flakes, wheat flakes and muesli. Avoid sugar-frosted and chocolate-coated flakes if you are watching your weight.

The key is to make the cereal a complete meal that will sustain you till it is time for lunch. So add in a glass of warm or cold milk. And don't forget some chopped nuts. Fresh fruit or dried fruit will add the required sweetness to your cereal.

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Breakfast plan 2: Vegetarian theplas and yoghurt with sprouts

Most local grocery stores sell cooked food like gobi (cauliflower) parathas and mooli (radish) or methi (fenugreek) theplas. These are excellent options if you don't have time or just can't make it yourself. As an accompaniment, have some curd along with sprouted moong (green gram).

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