2. • Despite what you may have heard, eating breakfast isn't necessary for everyone.
• In fact, skipping breakfast may be better than eating unhealthy breakfast foods.
• However,
• A nutritious, well-balanced breakfast can give you energy and prevent you from
eating too much during the rest of the day.
• Here are the best foods you can eat in the morning.
3. EGGS
• Eggs are undeniably healthy and delicious.
• Studies have shown that eating eggs at breakfast increases feelings of
fullness, reduces calorie intake at the next meal and helps maintain steady
blood sugar and insulin levels.
• Eggs are also one of the best sources of choline, a very important nutrient
for brain and liver health.
• Eggs are also very versatile. For example, hard-boiled eggs make a great
portable breakfast that can be prepared ahead of time.
4. OATMEAL
• Oatmeal is the best breakfast choice for cereal lovers.
• It's made from ground oats, which contain a unique fiber called oat beta-glucan.
This fiber has many impressive health benefits, including reduced cholesterol.
• What’s more, oat beta-glucan is a viscous fiber that promotes feelings of fullness.
One study found that it increased levels of the fullness hormone PYY and that
higher doses had the greatest effect.
• Oats are also rich in antioxidants, which protect their fatty acids from becoming
rancid. These antioxidants may also benefit heart health and decrease blood
pressure.
5. FRUIT
• Fruit can be a delicious part of a nourishing breakfast.
• All types of fruit contain vitamins, potassium, fiber and are relatively low
in calories. One cup of chopped fruit provides about 80–130 calories,
depending on the type.
• Citrus fruits are also very high in vitamin C. In fact, one large orange
provides more than 100% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin C.
• Pair fruit with eggs, cheese, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for a well-
balanced breakfast that will sustain you for hours.
6. COTTAGE CHEESE
• Cottage cheese is a fantastic breakfast food.
• It's high in protein, which increases metabolism, produces feelings of
fullness and decreases levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin.
• Full-fat cottage cheese also contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which
may promote weight loss.
• One cup of cottage cheese provides an impressive 25 grams of protein.
• Cottage cheese is high in protein, which promotes feelings of fullness and
increases your metabolic rate.