What to Eat for Breakfast to Lose Weight Personally
It amazes me how many people skip breakfast and then wonder why they are so hungry by lunchtime. Some of my friends say they don't feel hungry first thing in the morning so they grab a quick coffee before leaving for work. Parents who say they don't have the time nor the inclination because they are busy organising the children before the school run.
Well, I can understand having had children myself that when you're on the go, it is hard to relax but believe me, it is worthwhile sparing the time for yourself and it needn't take you long. It astonishes me that some people skip breakfast in the belief that they'll lose weight by restricting themselves to two meals instead of three. The problem with this is that by lunchtime they feel famished and invariably eat double the quantity and what about the nibbling in-between meals? A few almonds are good nibbles but not cakes and biscuits.
Every healthy diet going includes breakfast because it's the most important meal of the day. After 8 or more hours of sleep the body needs food and drink to function properly. But the key to losing weight or maintaining it is to do it properly. When and what to eat for breakfast to lose weight? Well, eat as soon as you can after getting up because studies have shown that the metabolism is kick-started as soon as you eat and the fat-burning begins. To avoid those mid-morning hunger pains eat filling foods such as high-fibre and high-protein options with their slow- digesting nutrients that keep you feeling fuller for longer. Rolled oats cooked (porridge) is my favourite especially with sliced banana or blueberries and a tsp of honey. I make it with half water, half semi skimmed milk. Bite sized fruit followed by scrambled eggs with mixed grain bread is another option.
How about honey sweetened brown rice which provides energy in the form of B vitamins coupled with high-fibre? Prepare the rice by cooking the night before; then all you need to do next morning is add honey, raisins, some chopped apple and a pinch of cinnamon and there you have it, a breakfast that is certainly different and very delicious! You can substitute other grains if you don't like rice such as quinoa, oats, buckwheat, rye, barley, millet or red wheat. Another favourite of mine is % natural Greek yogurt with muesli and blueberries or chopped dried apricots - yummy! These are just a few ideas for what to eat for breakfast to lose weight. Using a little bit of imagination goes a long way but then so does knowing what to eat and what not to eat.
One of the best all round natural diets is the Mediterranean diet. Known for using fresh produce and keeping processed foods to a minimum it is low in fat and promotes overall wellbeing. As breakfast is so important, here are a few Mediterranean diet breakfast ideas that will increase your energy, improve your mental abilities and help your cholesterol levels also help in controlling weight. The following foods are staple breakfast foods: whole-grain bread or whole-grain cereal, dairy products like low-fat natural yogurt, half-fat milk and eggs. Choose a lean protein for which fish is a good example. Fresh fruit in season are best or vegetables. Nuts and seeds are made up of healthy fats and are beneficial to your heart. A plant-based oil like olive oil is the best to use for cooking or drizzling but please make sure it is Extra Virgin Olive Oil because it has only been pressed once; therefore it has the best nutritional value.
So what to eat for breakfast to lose weight but at the same time feel satisfied? There are so many different combinations but one of the most filling and versatile foods is the common egg and what better way to serve it than in the form of an omelette. With so many fillings to experiment with you are spoilt for choice. There are bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, feta cheese, olives, mushrooms. The list is endless! For something quick for those with little or no time simply spread a little almond butter on a slice of mixed grain bread and top with banana slices and raisins - Mmmm Delicious!
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