We all know by now that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It prevents snacking on unhealthy foods and keeps you going until lunchtime. Not only that, but if you have a large meal early in the day your metabolism gets a boost and that means that you will burn more calories during the day. Maybe you didn’t realize that eating a good breakfast could actually help you to shed pounds! Here is a way to prepare a breakfast that is both healthy and will keep you full.
Select a low-fat hot cereal. Find a breakfast cereal that will take a while to digest. Sugary cereals that are not warm don’t help to keep you feeling full. Instead, why not try oatmeal – don’t add sugar. Cooking your oatmeal in apple juice instead of water can make it more palatable. Opt for fruit like blueberries or peaches and mix them into your oatmeal – that is a perfect start to your day.
Eat some eggs. Eggs are a good breakfast food. They can be cooked in a variety of ways and they are high in protein. They also contain lots of vitamins B and K as well as folic acid. Eggs will be the best for you when consumed poached or boiled, although if you want to feel like you ate more, scrambled eggs, omelets and eggs that are sunny side up will do the trick. Be careful about side dishes – go for lean ham or turkey bacon instead of regular bacon to keep it healthy.
Bran muffin. All muffins are not made equal! Obviously there are healthy and unhealthy muffins. If you have a muffin for breakfast, you want one that has a range of wholesome ingredients that will last you all morning. For a healthy breakfast, try a muffin made from bran – make sure it’s not dripping in butter! Pretty much any muffin made with whole wheat flour and just a little sugar is a healthy breakfast option. This is a convenient and portable and healthy breakfast that is going to last much longer than any bowl of sugary cereal!
Another outstanding alternative for that all-important first meal of the day is cereal, but make it one of the good kinds, not that sugar fluff. There are just as many healthy cereal options as unhealthy ones, so find one that is 100% whole grain. Become accustomed to reading the side of the box where the ingredients are listed. A good breakfast cereal has no more than 5gms of sugar per serve. See if you can find one that contains at least 4 gms of fiber per serve too. Some good options are Bran Flakes and Kashi GoLean.
Low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt can be good also. Eating a breakfast which consists of diary products and eggs will keep you satisfied longer. So you may want to get either some low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Buy the variety that is made with as little sugar as possible. The more fruit you put into your diet, the better! Cottage cheese is also full of protein and tastes great with sugar-free applesauce and fresh fruit. This will help you to create a nutritious breakfast that will keep you satisfied until lunch.