Gallery: How to avoid common breakfast mistakes

 

Many people start their day with diet blunders. Here's how to correct them, with help from Dr. Wayne Andersen, a U.S. obesity specialist.

 
December 3, 2010
 
 
 
 
<p><strong>Skipping breakfast</strong></p> <p>Numerous studies have found breakfast eaters are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and make better food choices throughout the day. An unhealthy breakfast is better than nothing.</p>
 

Skipping breakfast

Numerous studies have found breakfast eaters are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and make better food choices throughout the day. An unhealthy breakfast is better than nothing.

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<p><strong>Skipping breakfast</strong></p> <p>Numerous studies have found breakfast eaters are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and make better food choices throughout the day. An unhealthy breakfast is better than nothing.</p>
<p><strong>Not eating enough protein</strong></p> <p>You won't stay full long on carbohydraterich breakfasts such as sugary cereals. Choose cereals made from rice, oats, wheat, barley or rye; eggs and low-fat dairy are also good protein sources.</p>
<p><strong>Skimping on fibre</strong></p> <p>Fibre is filling enough to lower your overall caloric intake without leaving you feeling deprived. Choose whole-grain breads and cereals and add fruits and vegetables and a handful of nuts and seeds to staples such as cereal and eggs.</p>
<p><strong>Taking in too many -- or too few -- calories</strong></p> <p>Most people should aim for 300 to 400 calories at breakfast.</p>
<p><strong>Not reading food labels</strong></p> <p>Compare total calories, protein, fibre, sugar and fat content, and pay attention to serving sizes.</p>
<p><strong>Drinking too many calories</strong></p> <p>Fruit juice, energy drinks and coffee creamers are often packed with sugar. Water and green tea are better choices.</p> <p><em>Alison Johnson, McClatchy Newspapers</em></p>
 
 
 
 
 

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