To those of you who dash out the door in the morning without breakfast with hopes of grabbing something on the way to work, school, etc. there is good news I bring to you today...you can eat healthy on the go in the morning.
I myself get up extra early, get a workout in and then make myself a nice warm bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh fruit, and a handful of nuts and seeds (I know sooo healthy!) I happen to love this breakfast even in the warm days of summer.
But you can eat a healthy breakfast on the go and here is a small list to show you just how to do that. The first stop is Dunkin Donuts (yes that is right DD), they make a egg white veggie wake-up wrap which is only 150 calories and less fat due to no yolk and low fat cheese.
Au Bon Pain serves up apple cinnamon oatmeal for just 280 calories a serving, this may be hard to eat when you are in a car but you can purchase it and eat at your desk in your office. There are 8g protein and 7g fiber.
Le Pain Quotidien (love this place!!!) and I recently had this breakfast one Sunday morning. Organic Soft-boiled egg with homemade wholegrain bread. At 290 calories this was a delicious satisfying breakfast with a nice cup of coffee!
Caribou Coffee makes a breakfast sandwich called the veggie daybreaker. At 300 calories this veggie omelet on a whole wheat roll delivers 14g protein and 3g fiber.
Onto Panera Bread Company, the strawberry granola parfait (yum, like dessert) has only 310 calories, 9g protein and 3g fiber. Another easy to transport breakfast.
Starbucks has a protein bistro box...what is this you ask, well it is a sampler of foods like hardboiled egg, apple slices, grapes, multigrain bread and cheese. This meal is only 350 calories and packs 13g protein and 5g fiber.
Don't forget that eating breakfast every morning is just as important as getting a good night sleep or brushing your teeth everyday. You need to jump start you day with some wholesome healthy food to get the metabolism going and get your brain activated.
I hope giving you some healthy choices helps when trying to decide what to put into your body each morning. Would you put cheap low grade gas in your car and expect it function properly....same holds true for your body. If you grab a donut or some pastry you won't get the same benefits throughout the day. You will add pounds to your body and the energy from this sweet treat will only last a very short time. Fuel your body with the right foods each meal and see how much more energy you have and how much clearer your mind will be.
Thanks for reading.
Lisa
Too sugary or carb-filled. Pancakes, waffles, toast, donuts, pastries, scones, bagels, pies, sugar cereals, breakfast bars, muffins (which, let’s face it, are usually just cake). I’m not anti-carb, but the problem with many breakfasts is that they are low in fat and protein, and nothing but empty carb calories. This starts your day with a high blood-sugar level, which your body will quickly adjust for and drop, and you’ll be on a roller-coaster blood-sugar ride all day.
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