The May breakfast at Port Morien had a summer theme. From the left, Hudson LeVangie, Bethany LeVangie, Debbie Murrant, Paul Peach, Calvin Thomas, Parker Murrant, Colin LeVangie, and Winston Cameron enjoy their breakfast. The next breakfast is June 29.Article contentI have an odd question for my loyal readers, to get you in the mood to read the rest of this column. What do you usually eat for breakfast?THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentI realize that some people never eat breakfast. Their first intake of food would be at lunch. Not me. I don’t think I have ever left the house without some food in my belly.Article contentArticle contentI find that people who don’t snack in the evening, are hungry when they wake up. I have a morning routine. I eat my breakfast and enjoy a cup of tea while reading the Cape Breton Post. Anyone else have the same morning routine?Article contentArticle contentNutritionists believe that breakfast jump starts your metabolism and helps you burn more calories throughout the day.Article contentChildren who are breakfast eaters have better brain function, memory and attention. Eating breakfast improves their performance on vocabulary tests, math problems and challenging mental tasks. It also helps them cope with frustration and stress. Young scholars can’t learn on an empty tummy.Article contentKudos go out to the volunteers who go to our local schools to organize the breakfast program. We all want our children to start their school day ready to learn. I guess that’s the teacher coming out in me.Article contentMost of us, due to time restraints and personal preferences, have a simple breakfast on weekdays. Maybe toast and jam, a boiled egg or some cereal. But on the weekend, many of us go for the “deluxe” breakfast. Eggs, bacon, French toast, pancakes – whatever floats your boat.Article contentArticle contentSometimes, we just don’t feel like being chefs in our own kitchens. The options of going out for breakfast are everywhere in the local area.Article contentLEGION BREAKFAST POPULARArticle contentAt the Port Morien Legion, the monthly breakfast is a popular destination for our supporters. The theme of the May breakfast was “getting ready for summer.” Everyone was gifted a pair of sunglasses at the door. The decor had a summer vibe.Article contentThe co-ordinator for the Br. 55 breakfast is local resident, Calvin Thomas. He’s a long-time volunteer in the village. In fact, he’s been organizing the breakfasts since 2010. That’s dedication.Article contentBuying the groceries, organizing the workers and making sure the food is served piping hot, Calvin does it all. He even enlists his daughter, Breagh, when we are short-staffed.Article contentThe kitchen staff is phenomenal. Everyone has their special skills.
YVONNE KENNEDY: Celebrating the nutritional and social benefits of breakfast
