Eating breakfast is the easiest way to start your day and get on the right track! Especially when you’re trying to lose weight, breakfast can set the tone for the rest of your day. Eating the right foods at the start of your day can curb cravings and keep you feeling full until lunchtime to minimize snacking and ease weight loss.
Here are some ideas for breakfast foods that are great to eat and will help you lose weight.
Eggs: Eggs have a high protein content and may reduce appetite when eaten with breakfast to give weight loss a serious boost. Choosing between eggs or a bagel? No contest! Studies found that replacing a bagel breakfast with eggs resulted in 65% more weight loss.
Wheat germ- Wheat germ is high in fiber. Studies show that cereal fiber may help reduce appetite, decrease your risk of weight gain and keep blood sugar levels stable.
Bananas- If you have a sweet tooth in the morning, well then, bananas are the right food for you as they are high in fiber and low in calories. Here’s something interesting, less ripe bananas (the greener they are before turning that pretty yellow) are a good source of resistant starch, a type of starch that your stomach and small intestine don’t digest. Research suggests that resistant starch may help reduce food intake and decrease belly fat. Not a fan of green bananas? Use them in smoothies for a hearty dose of resistant starch.
Greek yogurt- Creamy, delicious and satisfying, yogurt makes an excellent addition to a weight loss diet.
Smoothies- An easy idea for your on-the-go day. You can customize your ingredients and tailor your drink to fit your personal preferences. For example, filling your smoothies with veggies and low-calorie fruits (like kiwis and berries and green bananas) can boost fiber intake to help you feel fuller longer.
It is easy with the right foods and a touch of preparation you can make a difference when it comes to your weight loss. By eating a healthy breakfast everyday you can make it easier to curb cravings and stick to your weight loss goals. Just remember, eating healthy doesn’t just end with a healthy breakfast. Be sure to fill your diet with nutritious whole foods throughout the day to optimize your health and help lose weight quickly.
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