3 Unhealthy Breakfast Foods You Should Skip
This tip is courtesy of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging: Your Online Guide to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet. For more nutrition and health guidance, start your 14-day free trial now!
Skipping breakfast is rarely a good idea, but starting the day with unhealthy choices won’t do your body any favors, either. A healthy breakfast (covered in yesterday’s Daily Tip) helps keep energy and blood sugar steady throughout the day, provides essential nutrients and can help control weight. Be sure to avoid:
- Doughnuts. High in sugar, oxidized soybean oil and refined flour, doughnuts are not only bad for your waistline, but ultimately disastrous for your energy levels as well. The high sugar content is likely to end in a midday energy crash. If you crave a doughnut, try a piece of sprouted grain bread with some nut butter instead.
- Fast-Food “Breakfast Sandwiches.” The combination of low quality fried and often processed meats, processed cheese, and refined breads add up to a high-calorie, high-sodium unhealthy food. A better option is to make a sandwich at home – include whole-grain bread, an egg and high-quality cheese, along with fresh veggies to boost your morning fiber.
- Sugared Cereal. While different brands vary widely in the amount of added sugars (do your homework and read the labels), sugared cereals should not be a part of your morning routine – or your diet, period. If you crave sweetness, try unsweetened muesli with a dash of maple syrup, or a bowl of steel-cut oats with some blackstrap molasses (which provides added doses of calcium and iron) or a banana.
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