Not only is it good for your health, but eating breakfast can help you keep off the pounds.
But it’s not just about eating breakfast…it’s aboutwhatyou’re eating.
Here are 13 foods that dietitians suggest you should definitely skip first thing in the morning.
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“Plus, they also tend to be high in sugar and low in protein.
See:The Unhealthiest Cereals on the Planet.
Processed meats like sausage have been linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases and cancer.
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saysDawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, author ofThe Superfood Swapand nutritionist withDaily Harvest.
Your best bet is sprouted whole grain bread to have that avocado toast on!
And be sure to add protein like hemp seeds or an organic egg.”
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For help, we put together a guide:20 Best & Worst Store-Bought Breads For Every Health Goal.
Flavored Coffee Drinks
“I totally get wanting to enjoy your morning coffee in a fun way.
“Treating one as breakfast for the day can leave you feeling jittery with a sugar crash shortly after.
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When you make juice, you remove all the fiber but still get all the sugar and calories.
Drinking a glass of orange juice is equal to eating about 5-6 oranges and over 300 calories!”
“If you just ate the orange and kept the fiber you’d be satisfied from one orange.
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Too much sugar even from fruit can lead to weight gain, sugar cravings, and energy slumps.
Skip the juice and reach for a smoothie instead!
Smoothies keep all the natural fiber from plants, fill you up and slow digestion.
Photo: Greg Rosenke / Unsplash
Toaster Pastries
“Unfortunately, these popular breakfast pastries don’t provide much nutrition to your body.
Most of my clients have no idea the plant milk is sweetened!”
Ask your coffee shop if they have unsweetened plant milk, make a latte at home using unsweetened milk.
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You may just find yourself staring into that vending machine before lunch!”
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Finally, bagels are dense and equivalent to 5-7 slices of bread!”
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This sets you up for a sugar crash before lunch," says Jackson Blatner.
Or for an even more nourishing swap, consider chia pudding.
Chia seeds naturally have fiber, protein, and good fat."
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