My friend Fletcher, personal trainer to a variety of athletes, sent me
this the other day:
A low calorie breakfast should supply you with
protein, healthy carbohydrates, fiber and good nutrition. If you are trying to
lose weight, you will want to keep your calorie count low while maintaining
high nutritional value. Here are some suggestions for healthy breakfast foods:
- · One serving of whole grain cereal like Cheerios or Wheaties with one-half cup non-fat milk, one teaspoon sugar, one hard-boiled egg with a glass of water. Approximately 270 calorie
- · One slice of whole grain toast with two tablespoons peanut butter with a 10-ounce glass of non-fat milk. Approximately 375 calories
- · Omelet made with two eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions, peppers and one ounce of shredded cheese with an apple and a glass of water. Approximately 410 calories
Be sure to measure your serving sizes. You can also substitute soy milk,
almond milk or rice milk for the cows' milk. Almond and cashew butters are
delicious alternatives to peanut butter. If you like something sweet, add fresh
berries to your cereal, or sugar free fruit-only spreads to your toast.
I always like to
remind people that food is fuel, so do not be afraid to eat three meals a day
plus light snack; just be mindful of what you are putting into your body.
Happy Sweating,
Dominique
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