Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, especially if you are on a diet. The reason is plain and simple. “If you start with a healthy, satisfying meal in the morning, you’re less likely to eat less nutritious things later in the day, which we often do out of hunger: you grab the first or easiest thing in front of you.” Christy C. Tangney, Ph.D., a clinical dietitian at Rush University Medical Center and an expert on the effects of diet and nutrition on heart health explained (via Rush Content Center). This morning main dish should get some respect, so we’ve learned the top five breakfasts for fast weight loss that will have you super excited when you get out of bed each morning.
Eat this, not that! approached jaquie smith, an IIN-certified integrative nutrition health coach and fitness instructor specializing in barre, yoga, and pre/postnatal exercises, to learn about five of the best fast weight-loss breakfasts to start serving. When combined with a consistent wellness routine, you can achieve positive weight loss results.
Smith tells us, “Each of these breakfast foods/recipes were created with the healthy meal formula of healthy fats, fiber, protein and ideally vegetables! By incorporating all of these elements into your breakfastwill ultimately balance your blood sugar levels, keeping you more satiated and giving your body the fuel it needs to start the day. Ultimately, this will lead to weight loss along with a daily routine of movement and stress management.”
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What are some of the best breakfasts to lose weight fast?
Add the ingredients to whip these delicious breakfast recipes to your shopping list as soon as possible. Being prepared in the kitchen with healthy eating options will make your weight loss journey much simpler!
Some people have the mindset that skipping breakfast is a good idea when dieting. On the contrary, it is a bad game plan. Having a nutritious meal at the beginning of the day kicks your metabolism into gear, which in turn will burn additional calories throughout the day, according to Rush Content Center. Trying a meal in the morning lets your body know it has the fuel it needs to function. Skipping the meal sends the message that your body had better retain the calories it gets for life!
Tangney notes, “Studies have found that although people who skip breakfast eat slightly fewer calories throughout the day, they tend to have a higher body mass index, or BMI,” adding, “Breakfast is like exercise in the morning, you’ll look and feel great all day.”
Now, just because you should have breakfast every morning, that doesn’t mean just any breakfast. It’s important to stick with all things healthy. Stick to our healthy options and you’re sure to be on the right track.
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