Start your day off HEALTHY

Morning!

Coffee- check

Newspaper/TV- check 

Food....hmmm....Now is the time to reach for some healthy foods to start off your day.

A lot of us are running out the door or grabbing something on the way into work not knowing what we are really putting into our bodies.  Here is a break down of some common and 

bad-for-you breakfast quickies;

Bagel & Cream Cheese- this will cost you about 450 calories and about 21 grams of fat.

Blueberry Muffin- A total of 400-500 calories and 15-20 grams of fat in this little sweat treat.

Yogurt, Granola and berries- Seems SO healthy, but is 520 calories and about 13 grams of fat. 

SO WHAT CAN YOU HAVE?

Take a little extra time in the morning to make;

Egg White Omelet- 3 egg whites and spinach and tomatoes will slim your waist with only 

120 calories and 3 grams of fat, not to mention a great dose of protein.  This is great with a little salsa or hot sauce ;-)

Steel Cut Oats and fresh berries- This filling and super healthy breakfast is only 160 calories and 3 grams of fat.

Greek Yogurt Smoothie- Talk about delicious, combine blueberry or peach greek yogurt with a half a banana and 1/4 c of blueberries this morning!  You will drink 200 calories, 14 grams of protein and minimal fat.  It is a little high in sugars, but if you need to satisfy that sweet craving instead of a donut, this is your go-to!

If you want to stay healthy but do find yourself running out the door, you need to prep some food for the quick grab & go morning.

Pressed for time?

Boil a dozen eggs on Sunday for the week ahead

Pre-blend your smoothie the night before and have ready in a sealed to-go cup

Throw a couple oatmeal packs in your bag to microwave when you get to the office

Mix up a strawberry whey protein shake with Almond milk

Hope these numbers open your eyes to the hidden dangers of breakfast foods.  I didn't even get into the sugars (and bad fats) that are in a lot of baked breakfast foods. These sugars leave you energy deprived just a few hours into your work day.  Put a little time into your mornings, your body and mental focus will thank you!

<3

Missy