Breaking the Fast With Breakfast

The importance of eating breakfast to trigger more impressive weight loss results...

Breakfast is the most unpopular meal on the planet and even those who partake in the early bird meal sometimes grab the worm rather than the apple.

In my experience, most overweight individuals don't like breakfast. In fact, I used to detest breakfast. I was a 'Give me a Diet Cola' person. And, 'oh yeah, a donut to go with it, please' but only after I was fully awake.

And now - breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.

I wake up early so I can cozy up to my warm cereal before starting my day - or whatever it is that I'm having for breakfast.

Breakfast has helped me maintain my slim shape over the years and helps keeps my blood sugar levels in control. And I find that I can think clearer when I enjoy a healthy breakfast.

But breakfast isn't just for morning; most of the foods work well as a light lunch or dinner.

Popular Reasons why people don't like breakfast:

Once I start eating, I want to eat all day.

Breakfast gives me heartburn and gas.

I don't like the A-Typical breakfast foods.

Breakfast foods are difficult for some individuals to digest as most are either packed with protein or contain a high acid content.

Here are a few excellent reasons why breakfast can be a dieter's most important meal of the day:

A healthy breakfast can speed up weight loss. Note: Graphic purchased for commercial use.

That first bite of food gets the metabolism burning.

Sharper thinkers tend to be breakfast eaters.

Eating breakfast wards off potential binges.

If you find that you are having difficulty in getting into the Breakfast Swing, these breakfast suggestions might work for you:

1 cup reduced fat milk blended with a few frozen (or fresh) strawberries and a dash of no calorie sweetener - or a bit of sugar

Whole Grain Toast & Fresh Fruit

1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixed with a couple of slices of banana then spread on 1 slice of bread

Breakfast does present opportunity for higher calorie foods and additives to creep onto the plate - like syrup and butter on pancakes and waffles. In these type situations the dieter must find healthier methods the keep the caloric values, dietary fat grams and sugar grams under control in order to continue to lose pounds.

For example, while syrup is extreme in calories and sugar grams, a serving of fresh sliced fruit isn't and will rest quite happily on top of either pancakes or waffles. Add a serving of light whipped topping or low fat whipped cream if you wish. See the photo of the waffles above? You want to aim to prepare the one to the right - topped with the sliced strawberries and light topping. The other two versions hold significantly more calories and fat grams.

In Summary: Savvy eating is all about finding different ways to cut corners in your daily diet in the area of calories, sugar and fat while ensuring that your body receives adequate nutrition.

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