It's the most wonderful time of the year! Kids are going back to school and the media are covering the joyful moment with UC expertise.

For the Redding Record-Searchlight, that means providing advice on back-to-school breakfasts. Freelance writer Debra Moore spoke to three experts, including UC Cooperative Extension nutrition educator Lori Cocker.

"Breakfast on the go can mean using dinner leftovers, or serving fresh fruit and low-fat yogurt, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole grain bread, or anything healthy wrapped in a tortilla," Coker was quoted in the story. "Brown rice pudding with or without raisins, and whole grain hot cereal with fruit are also good options."

"The key is to plan ahead and have things in the house that are ready to go or that are at least quick and simple," she told the reporter.

Other healthful breakfast ideas mentioned in the story:

• A cheese stick and a glass of milk
• A piece of toast with peanut butter
• A high fiber, low sugar breakfast bar
• Mickey Mouse whole wheat pancakes with fresh strawberries
• Omelets loaded with veggies