September 16, 2019
There are many benefits of eating breakfast, including fueling the body after a night of fasting. Arguably the most important meal of the day, there are many more benefits of a morning repast. Some of these other benefits include:
Of course, it matters what you choose. In fact, a healthy breakfast can help set the stage for food choices the rest of the day. Just as with other meals, breakfast should ideally include fiber-rich carbohydrates + heart healthy protein.
Most of us face a time-crunch in the morning. So, just remember that breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated… egg and red pepper muffins, kale and blueberry yogurt smoothie, banana walnut oatmeal, tofu and veggie scramble, whole wheat toast with smoked salmon, whole grain granola with skim milk, cottage cheese with blueberries and quinoa with apples and pecans.
The bottom line is that breakfast is essential to good health… and a productive day. For more protein- and fiber-rich breakfast ideas, check out recipes and tips from me and other nutrition experts in Women’s Health.
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