Skipping breakfast in the mornings can lead to unplanned and unhealthy mid-morning snacking or binge eating at lunch time. Week 3 of the Little Black Dress challenge is going to focus on how to
start your day in a fit and healthy way with these quick, healthy and filling breakfast ideas:
It may sound boring, but when you’re trying to lose weight, learn to love porridge. Oats are low in calories and a good source of fiber, meaning you will feel fuller for longer, helping you to avoid mid-morning snacking. To jazz it up, try adding some honey to sweeten or some fruit. This is a great breakfast food because you can make it at work if you’re strapped for time in the morning and are unable to eat breakfast at home.
- Grilled mushrooms and tomatoes on a wholegrain bagel
Grilling your food is quick, easy and healthy. The mushrooms and tomatoes will count towards your 5-a –day and the wholegrain bagel will make you feel full and satisfied with breakfast. This is an ideal food to take into work as you can prepare it at home and eat at work.
- Boiled egg with wholemeal toast and a reduced fat spread
Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and vitamins and boiling them means you’re not using any fattening or greasy oil to make them. And it can take under 10 minuets to make!
- Wholegrain breakfast cereal with semi-skimmed milk
It’s a quick, classic breakfast that doesn’t require any cooking at all. Wholegrain breakfast cereals are a good source of fiber which will keep you fuller for longer. Choose a breakfast cereal that includes lots of vitamins and minerals.
Add in some mint and honey to 1 chopped grapefruit and an orange. This is a perfect and refreshing breakfast that is bound to keep you feeling full and satisfying for the morning. Remember to drink lots of water to keep you hydrated throughout the day. Drinking a glass of water before meals will fill you up and you won’t eat as much.
