One of the simplest things you can do to help prevent overeating throughout the day is to eat some protein and potassium at breakfast! Not all breakfasts are created equal. Gobbling down a doughnut or a similar item is not the same as having a healthy breakfast. Research proves that including protein in your breakfast is key to feeling full longer keeping you from snacking and eating more throughout the day.
One interesting study shows that dieters who ate eggs (protein) for breakfast lost more weight and had more energy than those who ate a bagel (starchy) with the same amount of calories.
Potassium, found in most fruits and vegetables, is also important at breakfast since it offsets the bloating effects of sodium (salt).
Some breakfast combinations to try are:
Potassium, found in most fruits and vegetables, is also important at breakfast since it offsets the bloating effects of sodium (salt).
Some breakfast combinations to try are:
- A whole-grain waffle with some part-skim ricotta cheese and sliced banana.
- Cantaloupe and low-fat cottage cheese.
- A smoothie with 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt, 1/2 cup skim or soy milk, 3/4 cup fresh fruit or berries, and 4 to 6 ice cubes.
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