9 Best Breakfast options

Watermelon– an excellent way to hydrate in the morning. What’s less well known is this juicy fruit is among the best sources of lycopene—a nutrient found in red fruits and vegetables that’s important for vision, heart health, and cancer prevention.          

            

1. Tea- All tea (black, green, or white) provides antioxidants, but green tea may be healthiest of all. Research suggests that drinking five cups a day can increase your body’s metabolism and help you lose more weight around the middle.                    

1. Almond butter & Fruit–  spread on whole grain bread & pair with a banana or an apple                                                                

1. Power Pack– an apple, wrap 1 to 2 ounces of Cheddar in plastic, and toss ¼ cup of fiber- and protein-rich walnuts into a resealable plastic bag.                                                                 

1. Energy Bar-  an energy bar should have at least 3 to 5 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein. Odwalla, Kashi GoLean, and TruSoy are all good options.                                 

1. Blueberries & grapefruit– Studies suggest that eating blueberries regularly can help improve everything from memory and motor skills to blood pressure and metabolism.  According to one study, eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you slim down faster, thanks to the fruit’s fat-burning properties and its beneficial effect on blood sugar and insulin levels.                                                                      

1. Spinach & Bacon Omelet-

1 egg plus 2 egg whites 2 slices cooked turkey bacon, crumbled 1 cup baby spinach Cooking spray 1 slice whole-grain toast 1 teaspoon butter Eggs delivers protein, which is great for anyone trying to lose weight. Compared to carbohydrates and fat, protein keeps you satisfied longer. 

1. Oatmeal– can help you lose weight in two ways. First, it’s packed with fiber and it keeps you feeling fuller longer. Second, a recent study in the Journal of Nutrition reported that eating a breakfast made with “slow-release” carbohydrates—such as oatmeal or bran cereal—3 hours before you exercise may help you burn more fat.

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