The Greatest Healthy Breakfast Meals For Dieting

By Faryn Clark


Intake of morning meal is a healthy habit for weight control. Research has proven that subjects who take breakfast regularly tend to be leaner and are successful at achieving weight loss. Apart from losing weight through diet plan, people who eat breakfast can effortlessly keep it off. Moreover, people who take breakfast get adequate nutrients, fiber, calcium, riboflavin, vitamins A and C, iron and zinc. Intake of breakfast cereal helps to manage fat level and dietary cholesterol as it cereals are fortified with naturally nutrient-rich fruits, vitamins and minerals. Daily intake of cereal for breakfast can sound monotonous at times and one can try mixing up the morning meal with some of the below mentioned foods that promote weight loss.

1. Oatmeal

Oatmeal promotes weight loss in two ways. Firstly, it contains high fiber content that causes fullness for long period. Secondly, a recent study has proven that consuming breakfast made of "slow-release" carbohydrates such as in oatmeal or bran cereal can promote fat loss, especially when taken 2 to 3 hours before performing exercise. This occurs due to the action of "slow-release" carbohydrates, which prevent sudden surge of blood glucose levels as it occurs as in case of refined carbohydrates. In addition, one can prevent sudden peak of insulin levels because the body is signaled by insulin to deposit fat and maintain low blood sugar levels. Best benefits can be experienced by the intake of a warm bowl of (rolled or steel cut oats) oatmeal combined with a dried fruit for sweetness. Alternately, brown sugar, touch of honey or applesauce can also be added.

2. Berries

A healthy breakfast should contain all sorts of berries like cranberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. These fruits can be either taken alone or included to a cold cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes or French toast. An anti-inflammatory compound, referred to as anthocyanins is present in berries abundantly. It helps to prevent various health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and so on. In addition, it improves short-term memory and eyesight. Dieters should take 1 cup of raspberries to delivers up to 8 grams of fiber to the body. Recent researchers have proven that fiber, when taken in recommended amounts, can prevent weight gain and promote weight loss. It has been demonstrated by the researchers that increasing fiber intake by 8 grams per 1,000 calories initiates 4 pounds of weight loss.

3. Nonfat greek yogurt

Nonfat Greek yogurt offers several health benefits as it contains a protein that curbs hunger when compared to a traditional yogurt. It is highly recommended to fend off the mid-morning hunger pangs. Yogurt is a rich source of protein that helps to get leaner. According to researchers, consumption of yogurt and other dairy products contain whey protein naturally. Whey protein is a type of protein that aids in weight loss. In addition, whey protein helps to build lean muscle mass by up to 7 percent. Plain yogurt helps to save calories and is a best substitute for sugary foods.

4. Eggs

Eggs are highly recommended for dieters as they deliver adequate protein when compared to fat and carbohydrates. Moreover, protein creates stomach fullness by keeping one satisfied longer. A study claims that dieters who took eggs for breakfast felt fuller for long duration and refrained from food cravings. They lost twice more weight when compared to those who received the same amount 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

Flaxseeds can be just sprinkled to a yogurt, oatmeal, or blend it with a breakfast smoothie or a muffin batter. Flaxseeds are highly loaded with seeds that are rich in omega-3 fat, fiber, and protein.

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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