We’re sure you’ve heard of the old cold pizza breakfast (And according to a recent ABC News poll, nearly 40 percent of you have indulged in morning-after mozzarella.).

As unhealthy as you might think even one slice might be, there’s a good chance that the breakfast you thought was healthy, in fact, is far from it. Chew on this: A big bagel overflowing with cream cheese and one of those fancy, foamy coffee drinks can weigh in at nearly 1,000 calories. Even the guy eating the bacon and eggs every day can feel good about himself after reading that.

Keeping slim isn’t your only motivation for eating a healthy breakfast.

According to the health experts at MayoClinic.com, eating a balanced breakfast leads to better concentration and greater productivity throughout the morning. These experts recommend one item from three of the following four food groups to ensure a healthy breakfast: fruits and veggies (e.g., juice), grains (e.g., a bagel or cereal), dairy (e.g., yogurt or cottage cheese) and protein (e.g., peanut butter or hard-boiled eggs).

And yes, you can mix in the occasional slice of cold pizza. Just make sure you put it in the fridge the night before. Cold pizza is OK…lukewarm pizza is just filthy.

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