Friday, September 19, 2008

A breakfast question answered

Hello everyone! I am back from my much needed and much anticipated trip. Due to weather, our plans were changed a bit and we did not get to New Mexico. But hopefully one day I can get there. None-the-less, I had a great time and had so much fun. I can't wait to go again with the same people sometime soon.

So, while I was gone, I received a few messages about what to do for breakfasts. Many of you seem stuck and want some ways to change it up but still want to make sure you are getting all of the proper food groups and nutrients. So here are some examples of breakfasts:

1) 1 c. high protein, high fiber cereal(at least 8 g. protein and 5 g. fiber per cup)
1/2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. blueberries
Coffee or tea
Water (at least 8 oz.)
Total of 274 calories

2) 1 c. nonfat cottage cheese (add a few chunks of pineapple if wanted)
1/4 c. sliced strawberries
10 almonds
Coffee or tea
Water (at least 8 oz.)
Total of 301 calories

3) 1 whole wheat English muffin, split
4 hard boiled egg whites
2 tomato slices
1 slice reduced-fat cheese (5 g. fat or less per oz.)
On muffin, spread egg whites, place tomato on egg whites and top with 1/2 slice
cheese on each half. Toast in toaster oven until cheese is melted.
1 c. diced cantaloupe
Coffee or tea
Water (at least 8 oz.)
Total of 295 calories

Hope that helps. The last one with the English muffin is my favorite. I kind of feel like I am cheating and eating a McMuffin.

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