What Not to Eat for Breakfast

As posted on Yahoo by Kaboodle – 6 hours ago


Doctors and nutrition experts agree - skipping breakfast is a bad idea since a morning meal jumpstarts your metabolism and gets your body ready to tackle the day. But eating the wrong foods could be almost as bad as eating nothing at all for energy levels and overall health. Steer clear of the following five popular breakfast foods and reach for healthier options (think eggs, yogurt, whole grain cereals) and you'll start the day on the right foot. 

Orange juice Did you know that most brands of orange juice have the same amount of sugar and calories as soda? That's right: an 8 ounce serving of OJ has 110 calories while an 8 ounce serving of soda has 90. And both have around 25 grams of sugar per serving. Yikes! If you absolutely must drink juice in the morning, make sure to find one that is 100 percent juice. The better option? Drink a glass of water and eat an orange. 

White bread Sadly, white bread, doughnuts, muffins (even fat-free ones), bagels, and toaster pastries aren't good breakfast foods. These foods rapidly turn into sugar in your bloodstream and make you feel sluggish. Even worse, you'll feel hungry shortly afterwards, which will lead to snacking and more calories. It's best to eat whole-grain foods like oatmeal or whole-wheat bagels or waffles, which provide substance and flavour. 

Pancakes There are 150 calories in one pancake made from dry mix. That means, you're downing 300 to 450 calories if you eat a short stack-and that's before you've added any butter or syrup. That's the same number of calories in two scoops of ice cream! The same is true for Belgian waffles. Unless they're whole wheat, it's best to skip these carb-heavy treats.

Most cereal There are good cereals and there are bad cereals. And while some bad ones are obvious (Fruit Loops and Lucky Charms), others are disguised well. For instance, Honey Nut Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch are 32 and 33 percent sugar. That's not much less than Cocoa Pebbles (37 percent) or Corn Pops (41 percent). Talk about empty calories! Some good cereals include Whole Grain Total, Fiber One, and Frosted Mini-Wheats. 

Bacon and sausage Though quite tasty, these two proteins are very high in saturated fat and sodium. If you eat too much of either at breakfast, it won't be long before you're feeling tired and run down. Plus, too much sodium can make you bloat-not a great look for the office. Try some low-fat cottage cheese or egg whites if you need a little protein on your breakfast plate. 




Interesting...  I thought some of these foods are healthy and good to eat to start your day.  Agree?  Share your thoughts.