Good Healthy Breakfast Meals For Reducing Weight

By Faryn Clark


Daily intake of morning meal is a healthy habit to control weight. Researchers have proven that subjects who consume their morning meal daily tend to look slimmer and can effortlessly attain their weight loss target. Apart from losing weight from dieting, one can keep it off by taking breakfast regularly. Moreover, people taking morning meals tend to receive sufficient number of riboflavin, vitamins A and C, nutrients, calcium, iron, fiber, and zinc. Consumption of breakfast cereal is effective in managing fat content in the system. The fortified cereals lack dietary cholesterol when taken along with naturally nutrient-rich fruits, vitamins and minerals. It sounds boring to take cereal breakfast daily and for a change it is advised to mix up the morning meal with some of the below mentioned foods that aid in weight loss.

1. Oatmeals

Oatmeal works in 2 ways to enhance weight loss. First, it is rich in fiber and it creates stomach fullness for longer period. Second, a recently performed study claims that morning meal intake, containing "slow-release" carbohydrates can burn fat in the body. Slow release carbs include oatmeal or bran cereal and they are advised to be taken 2 to 3 hours before pre-workout session. The "slow-release" carbohydrates do not increase blood sugar levels as high as refined carbohydrates. In addition, the surge of insulin levels can be prevented as it promotes fat accumulation, while decreased blood glucose levels can burn excess fat. One should prefer taking 1 serving of (rolled or steel cut oats) oatmeal along with either a dried fruit touch of honey or applesauce or brown sugar for little sweetness.

2. Berries

A healthy morning meal includes all types of berries such as strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries and raspberries. These berries can be incorporated to an oatmeal, yogurt, cold cereal, pancakes or French toast. Berries are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, called as anthocyanins, which prevent heart disease, diabetes, improve eyesight and short-term memory. People on diet are advised to take 1 serving of raspberries as it supplies fiber by up to 8 grams. Recent researchers claim that recommended intake of fiber promotes weight loss and avoids weight gain. The clinical studies have demonstrated that increasing the fiber consumption by 8 grams per 1,000 calories causes weight loss by up to 4 pounds.

3. Nonfat greek yogurt

Nonfat Greek yogurt has a hunger suppressant action induced by its. It is highly recommended when compared to a traditional yogurt. It helps to overcome food cravings or mid-morning hunger pangs. Yogurt helps to get leaner as it contains a specific protein that promotes fitness. According to researchers, yogurt intake and other dairy products are rich sources of whey protein, which hastens weight loss. Additionally, people taking whey protein are more likely to gain 7 percent more lean muscle mass. Yogurt is a best alternative for unnecessary sugary items as it helps to save calories.

4. Eggs

Eggs are highly recommended for dieters as one can receive recommended level of protein than from fat and carbohydrates. Moreover, protein creates fullness, curbs hunger for longer period. A study claims that dieters taking eggs for morning meal feel satisfied for long duration and are successful in keeping food cravings at bay. These dieters tend to loose twice more weight than those who had same number of calories through a bagel for breakfast.

5. Peanut butter

The Harvard researchers have reported that nuts are also one among the top most foods that hasten weight loss. One can prefer taking one to two tablespoons of peanut butter to a whole-wheat toast, which is a "slow-release" carbohydrate. Alternately, one can also prefer include nuts to an oatmeal breakfast, which is another "slow-release" carb.

6. Cottage Cheese

One can take a low-fat cottage cheese as their breakfast in combination with fresh fruit. It creates stomach fullness and keeps one to keep away from cravings longer. Cottage cheese delivers only a gram of fat and up to 16 grams of protein that helps to cut off hunger for the day.

7. Flaxseeds

It is advised to just sprinkle flaxseeds to an oatmeal, yogurt, or blend it to a muffin batter or morning smoothie. Flaxseeds are rich in fiber, omega-3 fat, and protein. The seeds are highly power driven and can keep one energetic for the day.

8. Whole grain cereal

An ideal morning meal includes a bowl full of whole grain cereal along with skim milk or low-fat milk. It is advised to avoid whole grain cereals that are high in calories and sugar. One should prefer taking some of the popular brands that are reviewed as the best cereal foods.




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