Editor's note: Eating less fat, more vegetables and moderate carbohydrates is usually recommended for a healthy diet. Though the importance of breakfast is known to many, people still tend to skip it in a rush to work or school, or just grab a simple bite en route.

For those on a diet, however, eating the right foods at breakfast can actually help give you a more energetic start while preventing you from overeating during the rest of the day.

Here are seven healthy morning food ideas.

1. Start with oats