Breakfast is the most essential part of my day. Without it I feel sluggish and cranky. A healthy meal in the morning fuels your body with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. And it revs up your metabolism, giving you energy to expend throughout the day. Breakfast has been associated with many health benefits such as weight control, increased energy, concentration, athletic performance, and mood.

As a student in college, I have definitely spent my fair share of pocket change at coffee shops and convenient stores around town. They are easy, convenient, and usually stocked with a poor, but doable, selection of fresh produce and snacks. However, in retrospect, spending $1.19 on yogurt or even $0.75 on an apple is much too expensive.