To make breakfast at home, keep your kitchen stocked with some healthy staples. Pick a few foods that you like from the list below and keep them on hand.
Fruit
Fresh fruit — whole fruit like apples, banana, oranges, clementines, pears, nectarines and peaches are easy to grab and go
Frozen fruit — keep a bag or two in your freezer to use in smoothies or to mix with light yogurt
Canned fruit — try individual-sized cups of mandarin oranges, peaches or fruit cocktail (canned in juice, not syrup)
Dried fruit — raisins, dried cranberries, etc. are great in oatmeal or mixed with nuts
Whole Grains
Quick oats — in single-serving packs or a bulk container (quick oats can be ready in less than 2 minutes)
100% whole wheat bread or English muffins
Unsweetened whole grain or bran cereal
Nuts
Unsalted nuts — try dry roasted walnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts or a mix
Peanut butter and/or almond butter — nut butters keep you feeling full from the combination of protein and fat
Eggs & Dairy
Eggs or egg substitute — they cook quickly and can be ready in a matter of minutes
Skim or 1% milk — soymilk or almond milk are also good options, especially for those with a lactose intolerance
Light/non-fat yogurt (regular or Greek) — plain is best, flavored varieties will have more carbohydrate
Cottage cheese — try 1% or 2% low-fat cottage cheese to cut back on the calories
Diets
The one good advice i can give to you about any Diet is that, your Diet will be specific to you, and not just your body type, or the idea of loosing weight. Consult a Doctor about your concerns when it comes to your Health & Diet, follow up with a Nutritionist, find out which foods may or may not work in addressing the concerns you have, remember to include any health charts you may get from your Doctor, information may include; Blood Pressure, Sugar Level these things will help your Nutritionist provide you with Types of foods you should stay away from, this is always important. Now you are ready to dive into a wonderful world of Foods, & Recipes Specifically for your Diet. This is When you consult a Chef.
By Denaldo Bain
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