Breakfast is an essential component of healthy weight loss. Starting your day with a breakfast comprised of good protein, carbohydrates and fat will signal your body it is time to get going and start your metabolic engine. Many cereals and processed breakfast foods are laden with sugar or refined grain products, which are just empty calories and trigger cravings throughout the day. Here are some of my favorite breakfasts that set you up for weight loss success throughout your day.
- Plain Greek yogurt with berries or dried fruit. Add a teaspoon of sugar or some stevia to sweeten more if needed
- Scrambled eggs and veggies. Sautee onion, mushroom, green pepper in pan with 1/2 tsp olive oil. Add one whole egg and 2 egg whites and scramble for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 c. zucchini. Top with salsa or season with tamari & Spice Hunter chef shake.
- Smoothie. The options with smoothies are endless. Start with 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt, add 1 cup frozen berries and 1/2 banana and as much liquid as you like, starting off small. You can use any type of milk or water. Add in a few spinach leaves and a Tbl of flax seeds or chia seeds for some good fat.
- Steel cut oats. This is a great choice for a hot morning cereal. Steel cut oats are a whole grain and have gone through minimal processing. I make a few days worth at once. Soak 1 cup of oats in a bowl of water over night. In the morning, rinse oats in a colander and place in a saucepan. Add 2 cups water and cook on medium heat for approximately 25 minutes. Add 1/4 of this mixture to a bowl and cover and refrigerate the rest for the next few days. Flavor your oats in many ways - add berries, dried fruits, a little brown sugar or 1-2 tsp maple syrup. Mix in some flax seed or chia seed for the good fats component.
Start smart and enjoy your day!
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