TOP 5 FOODS TO EAT FOR BREAKFAST

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We hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Why?  Studies show it is essential in maintaining a healthy body weight.  People who skip breakfast tend to feel starving and eat too many overall calories the rest of the day.  In addition, it helps maintain a healthy metabolic rate, the rate at which your body burns calories.  If we skip meals, we risk the body going into starvation mode.  Holding onto fat, and burning muscle for fuel.  Eating breakfast also provides energy necessary for morning activities and increased concentration at work or school.

5 FABULOUS FIRST FOODS FOR THE DAY

BANANAS

Try a delicious banana for breakfast!  The yellow fruit, or even better with a touch of green, are loaded with resistant starch.  It is a healthy carbohydrate that keeps your stomach feeling full.  Consider eating it alone, or sliced in cereal or oatmeal for a satisfying meal.  Bananas are high in potassium, a natural blood pressure reducer.  High blood pressure?  Add bananas to your diet today!

EGGS

The incredible edible egg is high in protein and vitamin D.  Once criticized for its high cholesterol level.  Research now shows cholesterol in not a direct impact on high blood pressure.  Protein will keep you full for longer, and feeling satisfied.

ALMOND BUTTER

Another great source of protein is almond butter.  It offers healthy fats and it is delicious to spread on toast, apples, or bananas.  Choosing almond butter over peanut butter cuts down on saturated fat and is great for those with a peanut allergies.

BLUEBERRIES

Filled with antioxidants, these berries offer many health improvements.  It is suggested these berries increase memory, build motor skills, decrease blood pressure, and increase metabolism.  In addition, they are low in calories, less than 80kcal per cup!  Try them in cereal, as a side to oatmeal or toast.

STRAWBERRIES

Another berry filled with antioxidants, strawberries are great addition to a healthy breakfast.  Strawberries are low in calories, high in vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber.  Another health benefit of strawberries keeping your heart healthy.

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