Sunday, January 3, 2010

Breakfast on the Run


When trying to lose unwanted belly fat, it is common to excuse yourself for not having breakfast by claiming that there is not enough time before heading out the door. However, the importance of breakfast doesn’t diminish even with a busy schedule that keeps you from sitting down for a hot meal. Try these choices:

• Make and bag your own granola ahead of time for an on-the-go breakfast. Do-it-yourself mixes with dried fruits, nuts and seeds help you limit the additional sugars in some pre-packaged varieties.

• Make and freeze low-fat breakfast muffins that you can grab as you run out of the house. They’ll thaw by the time you reach your desk.

• Slap together a good-for-you breakfast sandwich, such as a whole-wheat English muffin or pita pocket with one ounce of lean turkey or ham and mustard. Add a piece of fruit along with a low-fat yogurt drink.

• Cut open a small bran muffin and top it with a spoonful of yogurt and fresh berries for a muffin sandwich to go.

Breakfast choices can go well beyond cereal and eggs to include any foods that you like, even if they’re not thought of as traditional breakfast choices. Just pick healthy foods you enjoy and you’ll get the energy you need for the best start to your day.

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