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Healthy Ways to Liven Up Your Oatmeal
Now that cooler temps are moving in, there's nothing like warming yourself up with a bowl of hot oatmeal. Full of whole grain fiber, this breakfast will keep you satisfied all morning. Buying plain oats is healthier than buying packets that are already sweetened, and less expensive too, but that doesn't mean you have to go without flavor.
Plain Yogurt vs. Flavored Yogurt
For breakfast, yogurt with fruit and granola has become my favorite. I love that the yogurt offers lowfat protein, and the granola gives me fiber to keep me satisfied until lunch. With all this talk about how Americans are getting too much sugar, I'm trying to do what I can to cut back on added sugars.
Do You Eat Breakfast Every Day?
It took me a long time to realize that breakfast is one meal not to be compromised. Not only does it give me the energy to start my day, it revs up my metabolism, and keeps my hunger from spiking at lunchtime. If you ask me, those are three solid reasons to always eat breakfast.
Which Breakfast Choice Is Better?
You just woke up and your belly is ready for some breakfast. With all the choices out there, do you know which ones meet your nutritional needs best? Take this quiz before you eat to find out.
Guess the Calories: Breakfast Sandwiches
While I truly believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you can eat too much of a good thing. There are a lot of convenient breakfast sandwiches out there, but do you know how many calories you're eating when you down one while on the go? Take this quiz and test your calorie smarts.
Bagel Breakfast: Which Spread Should You Choose?
Bagels have gotten a bad reputation for being a dieter's nightmare, since one plain bagel contains 260 calories and 56 grams of carbs. But I believe a carb-free diet isn't the healthiest way to drop pounds and maintain a healthy weight, so I think it's more than OK to enjoy a warm, toasted bagel every so often. They're not all as unhealthy as everyone thinks, especially if you choose one made with whole wheat flour, whole grains, or seeds.
Juice It: Grapefruit vs. Orange
What breakfast is complete without a cold glass of juice? I love the flavor of both fresh-squeezed orange and grapefruit juices, but never thought about which was more healthy.
Since both are citrus fruits, they seem equally nutritious, but when I compared the two, there's more of a difference than I expected.
Healthy Eating Tip: For Breakfast, Don't Forget the Protein
Toasted bagels, blueberry muffins, and warm waffles with fruit are some of my favorite choices for breakfast. Although they're tasty, they don't offer much protein. This essential nutrient makes you feel full and gives you sustained energy.
You Asked: Same Thing For Breakfast and Lunch Every Day?
Dear Fit,
For a few months now, I've been eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch every day. For breakfast, I eat Greek yogurt with half a cup mixed fruit and a cup of high fiber cereal. For lunch, I eat a big salad, topped with some kind of lean protein like grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.
Healthy Dinner Idea: How About Breakfast?
Sometimes it can be so hard to come up with exciting ideas for dinner, so a couple times a month, my family and I like to have breakfast for dinner — the girls love it. It's not just because we love breakfast foods, but they're also high in fiber and protein, so they're healthy, too. Check out the nutritional info for some simple breakfast meals.
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