A Healthy Breakfast Depends on What You Plan to Do – Here’s Why

Though breakfast isn’t the most important meal of the day, all food we put in our mouth is important, breakfast is the first meal you eat as you break your overnight fast.

According to numerous studies, people who take their breakfast tend to be more attentive and focused throughout the working day. There’s even a study that shows those who skip this meal tend to become heavier in the midsection.

But not all breakfasts are the same. Actually, what you eat for breakfast should depend on what you plan to do afterward.

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So What’s a Healthy Breakfast? Here’s What You Need to Keep in Mind

 

1. Get it Quick and Easy

Are you the kind of person that doesn’t have time to cook or wait for your food to be cooked? Grab a bar. But be careful. Most are full of fat and sugar. Go for meal replacement bars which have 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber and more. A dash of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals won’t hurt either. Or why not try and make your own. It super easy and so you have absolute control over what goes in them.

 

2. Be Full the Whole Morning

Does your schedule deny you access to food until the midday? Go for Greek yogurt or dairy-free options such as coconut or almond yogurt. A 6-ounce serving packs up to 18 grams of muscle building and fat burning protein. Go for the plain variant which only has 100 calories with no trace of fat. Mix in some nuts or seeds for additional protein and vitamins or a fresh pear or any other fruits for filling fiber.

 

3. Not a Breakfast Person?

The goal is for you to become one. It’s a great habit to have. To help your system getting used to eating breakfast daily, try a green smoothie (scroll down to download my FREE green smoothie Ebook) that you can sip the whole morning. In doing this one simple thing, you’re already starting your day right—packing in vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients. Late night snacks can suppress morning appetite so lay off them.

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4. Drive-thru is the Only Option

Your alarm didn’t sound off? Actually, you might have just slept through it. Go take a quick shower, dress up, and drop by the nearest drive-thru. However, avoid bagels, muffins, and pancakes. They are calorie sinkholes.

 

5. Trying to Shed Pounds

Trying to lose some weight and get healthier this season? The first thing you have to do is fix your breakfast menu. Drop the coffee habit and pick up green tea instead. Studies show that it can boost metabolism by up to 10%.

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