fuel up IN THE MORNINGS

Trying to shed those last few pounds?  Or just being healthy in general…skipping your morning fuel won’t help.  Studies have shown that women who eat breakfast are not only thinner, but also have lower cholesterol and less risk for type 2 diabetes.

A breakfast that is 400-500 calories helps you feel full and will skew those 3 p.m. munchies                                       .

Secret ingredient?  Lean protein.  Include about 200 calories worth of protein like low fat turkey sausage, canadian bacon, or eggs (egg whites have less fat).  Protein keeps you full longer than carbs, meaning at the end of the day, you’ll most likely have eaten a lot less.

So don’t skimp on the B-fast – you’re not doing yourself any favors!

Bringing you the SKINNY on health and fitness…one post at a time. - Carrie

March 12, 2009. Tags: breakfast, calories, carbohydrate, diet, energy, fiber, fruit, protein. Uncategorized.