Between the late nights studying or hanging out with friends, early (or late) classes, extracurriculars, and sporting events, it can be hard as a college student to get all the proper nutrition you need. Students are also more likely to not have a set schedule every day which can make it hard to keep consistent eating habits. If you don't have the time or even the resources to make yourself a hearty breakfast in the morning, at the very least grab a healthy power bar or a piece of fruit to tide you over until your next meal.

Short on time but still want something more filling than a bar or piece of fruit? Prepare breakfast the night before. Overnight oats, hard boiled eggs, and greek yogurt are great healthy options that you can take with you and eat on the way to your class. According to one analysis on the most popular breakfast foods, yogurt parfaits rank as the number one for Americans. My guess is that many people think it's a healthy option, in addition to being easy and delicious, but don't be fooled if you're a regular buyer of packaged parfaits. If possible, swap out a sugary premade one for one you made at home. Top it with a mixture of healthy nuts, seeds, and dried fruit to use instead of the sugar-filled granola options sold at most campus convenience stores or coffee shops, and go for a low-sugar yogurt option.

I'm ALL about that spinach feta breakfast wrap at Starbucks, which has veggies, protein, and fiber (and no, I'm not getting paid to say this -- but I am available if you're reading Starbucks). Admittedly it's not the most cost effective breakfast, but the other grab-and-go suggestions above would be.

Forget what you've heard in the past about skipping breakfast in the morning. It is, in fact, the most important meal you'll eat all day, especially for us students. Here's why.

If all of these reasons aren't convincing enough, do it for your health. The earlier you adopt healthy habits, the better. Plus, meals that are good for you are typically those you'll make at home, so being healthier will also help you save some money.