lundi 29 avril 2013

Good healthy and balanced breakfast snacks for weight loss

By Faryn Clark


Intake of morning meal is a healthy habit for weight control. Research has proven that subjects who take breakfast regularly tend to be leaner and are successful at achieving weight loss. Apart from losing weight through diet plan, people who eat breakfast can effortlessly keep it off. Moreover, people who take breakfast get adequate nutrients, fiber, calcium, riboflavin, vitamins A and C, iron and zinc. Intake of breakfast cereal helps to manage fat level and dietary cholesterol as it cereals are fortified with naturally nutrient-rich fruits, vitamins and minerals. Daily intake of cereal for breakfast can sound monotonous at times and one can try mixing up the morning meal with some of the below mentioned foods that promote weight loss.

1. Oatmeals

Oatmeal encourages weight loss in two ways. First, it is fully loaded with fiber and creates stomach fullness for longer duration of time. Second, a recent study suggests that intake of breakfast containing "slow-release" carbohydrates, as in case of oatmeal or bran cereal 2 to 3 hours before exercise can burn excess of fat. This is because the "slow-release" carbohydrates do not spike blood glucose levels as high when compared to refined carbohydrates. In addition, the insulin levels also do not spike as high as the insulin signals the body to store fat and low blood glucose levels can burn fat. One can prefer taking a warm bowl of (rolled or steel cut oats) oatmeal. One can add a dried fruit for little sweetness. A touch of honey or applesauce or brown sugar can also be used.

2. Berries

A healthy breakfast meal should include berries of all kinds including blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. These fruits can be added to an oatmeal, cold cereal, yogurt, pancakes or French toast. Berries abundantly contain are anti-inflammatory compounds, referred to as anthocyanins, which are effective in preventing diabetes, heart disease and improve eyesight and short-term memory. Dieters can prefer taking a cup of raspberries, which delivers up to 8 grams of fiber. Recent research suggests that adequate intake of fiber can encourage weight loss and prevent weight gain. The researchers have demonstrated that boosting fiber intake by 8 grams for every 1,000 calories promoted weight loss by up to 4 pounds.

3. Nonfat greek yogurt

Nonfat Greek yogurt contains more hunger suppressant protein when compared to a traditional yogurt. It works best to keep the mid-morning hunger pangs at bay. Yogurt contains a protein that makes one to get leaner. According to researchers, intake of yogurt and other dairy products naturally supplies whey protein, a type of protein that promotes weight loss. In addition, the subjects who took whey protein gained more lean body mass by up to 7 percent. One can get rid of unnecessary sugar and save calories by taking plain yogurt.

4. Eggs

Eggs are highly recommended for dieters as they deliver adequate protein when compared to fat and carbohydrates. Moreover, protein creates stomach fullness by keeping one satisfied longer. A study claims that dieters who took eggs for breakfast felt fuller for long duration and refrained from food cravings. They lost twice more weight when compared to those who received the same amount of calories through a bagel for breakfast.

5. Peanut Butter

The Harvard researchers have reported that nuts are also one among the top most foods that hasten weight loss. One can prefer taking one to two tablespoons of peanut butter to a whole-wheat toast, which is a "slow-release" carbohydrate. Alternately, one can also prefer include nuts to an oatmeal breakfast, which is another "slow-release" carb.

6. Cottage cheese

One can prefer taking a low-fat cottage cheese along with fresh fruit for breakfast. It creates fullness and makes satisfied longer. Cottage cheese is packed with 16 grams of protein that curbs hunger and just 1 gram fat that is enough for the day.

7. Flaxseeds

One can sprinkle flaxseeds to an oatmeal, yogurt, or blend it to a muffin batter or morning smoothie. Flaxseeds are highly powered seeds that are loaded with more fiber, omega-3 fat, and protein.

8. Whole-Grain Cereal

Cereal Mostly Whole Grain An ideal breakfast contains a bowl of whole grain cereal mixed with skim milk or low-fat milk. One should avoid taking whole grain cereals that contain high calories and sugar by preferring some of the popular brands that have reigned as supreme cereal foods.




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