We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet we almost as often skip breakfast. By passing on your first meal of the day you automatically can set yourself up for overeating on your next meal. A healthy quick breakfast will help energize your morning and keep you sharp/focused for your day. Here is a quick look at healthy food options by a study on Health.com
- Oatmeal: Oats contains beta-glucan, a type of fiber that’s been revealed to aid in lowering bad cholesterol when eaten regularly
- Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is full of calcium and protein, twice as much as regular yogurt. Add some fruit to flavor it.
- Wheat Germ: A little bit of this grain goes a long way. Wheat germ is estimated to contain %15 of your Vitamin E intake, and 10% of your folate daily intake in a two tablespoon serving. You can even double up, and mix it into your Greek yogurt.
- Grapefruit: Grapefruit actually contains fat burning properties, eating half a grapefruit before a meal has been shown in a study by the NIH to help you lose weight faster. Grapefruit is packed with immunity boosting antioxidants. However, be sure to check with your doctor if you plan on eating grapefruits regularly, as the juice is known to interfere with select prescription drugs.
Tea: If you are not a coffee person, tea is a proven healthy option for your morning. It is naturally more hydrating than coffee and has less caffeine; it also is a great way to boost your immune