How to Find Your Life Balance with a Balanced Diet

Life balance can mean different things for different people. For some, it means finding the right work-life balance. For others it can mean determining how to balance our families and responsibilities with our health and wellness goals. No matter your definition, achieving life balance can start by ensuring you fuel your body with a balanced diet so you can focus on what you want to accomplish. 

Why Milk Is Part of a Nutritionally Balanced Meal in the Morning

Moms want to serve balanced meals for their families, and adding milk at breakfast is an easy way to start the day off right. Each glass is a nutrient powerhouse, containing nine essential nutrients, including high-quality protein. 

Add Protein to Help Achieve Nutritional Balance at Breakfast

Ensuring nutritional balance at meals includes spreading protein foods equally throughout the day. Many experts now recommend adults have 25 to 30 grams of protein at every meal, rather than consuming a larger amount at one time, as is typically done at dinner. Many people get enough total protein in their diets, but not at breakfast. In fact, most Americans eat a carb-heavy meal in the morning, only consuming 13 grams of protein on average.

Getting enough protein at breakfast is an important factor to consider when creating balanced meal plans. Studies suggest that eating enough protein, especially at breakfast, can help you stay fuller, longer, plus spreading protein out throughout the day helps optimize how your body uses this important nutrient.

Pairing milk with breakfast and mid-morning snacks will add 8 grams of high-quality protein to your meal, which is a great way to help spread your protein intake throughout day.

4 Time-Saving Breakfast Tips for Working Moms

When short on time, instead of skimping on breakfast, look for easy, quick ways to serve nutritious meals in the morning, even on the go. Here are four tips for working moms who want to serve balanced meals for their families that can help save some time and maximize the most important meal of the day:

  1. Make it with milk: Like oatmeal? Swap out water for milk to add high-quality protein plus other nutrients for a creamy addition to your oatmeal.
  2. Learn to love your freezer: Save time by cooking meals to freeze for later. Another great timesaving tip? Freeze milk in an ice cube tray. Frozen milk cubes have multiple uses, including adding to your cold-brew iced coffee and smoothies, as well as defrosting to add to recipes that call for milk or serve at mealtimes.
  3. Prepare breakfast while you sleep: Defrost a smoothie or prepare overnight oats before heading to bed. This saves time in the morning and breakfast can be served in a snap!
  4. Eat on the go: A busy morning may mean a granola bar and banana are on the breakfast menu. Simply add a glass of milk to help amp up your protein intake. 

How Is a "Cheat Day" Part of a Balanced Diet?

Finding balance in your life can start with small changes on your plate. Here are some ideas for a tasty, nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner that include milk:


Omelet with Herbed Cottage Cheese and Spinach

Fill your omelet with cottage cheese and spinach and pair with a glass of milk for a delicious way to add more protein at breakfast.


Falafel-Avocado Toast

Pair falafel with avocado for a tasty way to top toast for lunch.

Breakfast for Dinner

Pork and Egg Quesadilla

Mix up your dinner plans and serve breakfast for dinner with a Mexican twist.