Posted by Beth Sumrell-Ehrensberger on Wed, Sep 02, 2009
There's nothing worse than taking the time to eat breakfast, only to be embarrassed by a roaring stomach during your mid-morning meeting. The secret to feeling full until lunchtime is all in the breakfast food combinations you choose.
Early morning meals that team up at least one serving of a whole grain or fruit/vegetable-based high-fiber carbohydrate (which gives you quick energy after your body has "fasted" overnight) with a low-fat protein source (which helps sustain the energy burst from the carbohydrate) will keep you satisfied. As a bonus, some foods, like dairy, do double duty since they contain both a good dose of protein as well as carbohydrate.
I never seem to allow enough time for a leisurely breakfast, so I always keep a variety of foods on hand that I can throw together for a quick and satisfying combo. A container of nonfat yogurt mixed with berries or a whole-grain English muffin sandwiching a microwave-poached egg are a couple of my go-to favorites. But roasted edamame mixed with a handful of whole-grain cereal (sometimes I add a few raisins if I have them), a peanut butter and banana whole-grain wrap or even simple cheese toast are great ideas, too.
Take stock of your kitchen to see what you can use to create a power duo. You just may find that your inspiration comes from unlikely sources; lately, I'm taking a cue from my baby's cottage cheese that has been whipped in the blender with blueberries—and using it as a high-protein, low-fat spread for my whole-wheat mini bagel.
For more delicious breakfast ideas, check out TheBestLife.com.