Mistake #1: High-Carbohydrate Breakfasts with Little Fiber
Traditional breakfast items such as store-bought granola, muffins, doughnuts, and pastries are high in carbohydrates but lack fiber. This combination raises blood sugar levels and puts your heart at risk. To avoid this mistake, opt for high-fiber breakfast options like whole grain bread, oatmeal, or fruit.
Mistake #2: Juice Consumption
While 100% fruit juice may seem like a healthy choice, it lacks fiber and can rapidly raise blood sugar levels. Drinking juice too frequently can lead to insulin production, causing weight gain.
In The News:
‘13 Healthiest Breakfast Foods to Keep You Full and Energized
If you’re someone who usually doesn’t feel hungry in the morning, that’s okay. Breakfast doesn’t have to involve a farmhouse-worthy spread of omelets and pancakes. You can start small and try out a few light options (a smoothie or cup of yogurt?)
An ideal morning meal would include a trio of protein, fiber-packed carbohydrates and better-for-you fats — feel free to add in as many veggies and fruit to the equation as you’d like. Avoid subbing protein or fiber-rich carbs for more fat, or vice versa; you need all three to truly get your …
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