[sidebar]The study, which surveyed 1,000 men and women ages 48-67, found that 49% of participants spend more time worrying about their finances than their health. In fact, nearly half of the boomers surveyed admitted that they’re not familiar with their cholesterol levels or BMI, but 81% of them know their credit card balance. And while the vast majority of study participants said they believe eating a healthy diet is important, one out of three skips breakfast on a regular basis. That’s a big no-no, since breakfast is the cornerstone of a healthy day—and, by extension, a healthy retirement. “Eating a nutritious breakfast in the morning is key to boosting your metabolism and helping to jump-start to your day,” says Cheryl Forberg, RD, a New York Times bestselling author and chef. Focus on fiber, she says, which will keep you full, and protein, which stabilizes blood sugar and increases satiety. Ready to make a commitment to breakfast, no matter how busy you are? Check out these 9 Almost-Instant Breakfasts that’ll make morning meals a habit in no time.
