Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. MayoClinic.com cites breakfast eaters as those who make healthier food choices all day long. MayoClinic.com also credits breakfast with decreasing hunger late in the day, making it easier to not overeat or eat impulsively. When breakfast is skipped, essentially fasting the body, it may increase the body's insulin response which in turn increases the body's fat storage and causes weight gain. When trying to control your weight and health, eating breakfast is where to start.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal, a grain, is a delicious, filling way to begin the day. It is high in fiber and low in fat. The Fit Bits website cites oatmeal as having 311 calories for a cup of dry oatmeal. Adding bananas, blueberries, strawberries, peanut butter or skim milk are all flavor adders that will also add nutritional content. Be sure to count additional calories for anything added to oatmeal.
Vegetable Omelet
Preparing a vegetable omelet won't take long in the morning if vegetables, red and green peppers or mushrooms, are cut up the night before. A small two egg omelet can provide around 165 calories and 16 grams of protein, before adding any vegetables or cheese. Serve the omelet with whole grain toast and a glass of 100 percent orange juice.
Cold Cereal Breakfast
Often breakfast is rushed and not allotted much time in the day. Cold cereal can be a healthy option that is very filling when time is short. One cup of Kashi GoLean cereal contains only 140 calories and 13 grams of protein. Topping the cereal with fruit and a drizzle of honey will control hunger until lunch time. Beware, not all breakfast cereals are created equal. Look for cereals high in fiber and protein, while staying low in calories to provide the best start to the day.
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