The Top Healthy Breakfast Goodies For Losing Weight

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 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 contains more hunger suppressant protein when compared to a traditional yogurt. It works best to keep the mid-morning hunger pangs at bay. Yogurt contains a protein that makes one to get leaner. According to researchers, intake of yogurt and other dairy products naturally supplies whey protein, a type of protein that promotes weight loss. In addition, the subjects who took whey protein gained more lean body mass by up to 7 percent. One can get rid of unnecessary sugar and save calories by taking plain yogurt.

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 claim that nuts top the list of weight loss promoting foods. It is advised to take one to two tablespoons of peanut butter along with a whole-wheat toast, which is a "slow-release" carbohydrate. Alternately, one can include nuts to an oatmeal breakfast, which is another "slow-release" carb.

6. Cottage cheese

It is advised to take low at cottage cheese with a fresh fruit for morning meal. It makes one feel fuller for longer period of time. About 16 g of protein is loaded in cottage cheese, which avoids hunger and includes only about 1 g of fat.

7. Flaxseeds

One can sprinkle flaxseeds to an oatmeal, yogurt, or blend it to a muffin batter or morning smoothie. Flaxseeds are highly powered seeds that are loaded with more fiber, omega-3 fat, and protein.

8. Whole-Grain Cereal

Cereal Mostly Whole Grain An ideal breakfast contains a bowl of whole grain cereal mixed with skim milk or low-fat milk. One should avoid taking whole grain cereals that contain high calories and sugar by preferring some of the popular brands that have reigned as supreme cereal foods.




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