What to Eat/What Not to Eat: Breakfast

Posted by Caley on April 20th, 2009 at 10:39am

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.  Numerous studies have shown that those who eat breakfast consumer fewer calories over the course of the day. Breakfast gives you energy (both mental and physical) and keeps you from attacking unhealthy foods later in the day. Here are some things to keep in mind when making breakfast decisions.

What to Eat

Whole grains- Whole wheat or whole grain bead, muesli, granola or oatmeal are all great sources of fiber. Try sprinkling on fresh or a small amount of dried fruit. You can even make whole wheat crepes, pancakes or waffles. Go light on the syrup!

Protein- eggs, lean sausage (try Trader Joe’s chicken sausage line, yum!), nuts

Fresh fruit- If you are in a hurry, start your day with a smoothie made with yogurt, fresh fruit (strawberry and banana are a favorite combination) and orange juice.

Egg McMuffin- If you really want drive-thru, have a plain egg McMuffin with black coffee or tea for around 300 calories.

What Not to Eat

Fast Food Hashbrowns- These “sides” are loaded with saturated fat and contain more calories than entire meals.

Cinnamon Rolls- Cinnabon might be tasty but it’s similar to eating three pieces of cake for breakfast.

Croissants- You do not even want to know how much butter is in croissants. Certainly do not supplement these calories by turning a croissant into a breakfast sandwich.

Sugary cereals- These provide little to no nutritional content. You have to drink the milk to obtain any of the nutrients that cereal manufacturers spray onto the cereal. Try oatmeal instead.

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