6 Great On-The-Go Breakfasts

Marc · 08-08-2007, 03:39 PM

According to a 1996 Gallup poll, 30 percent of Americans eat breakfast outside of the home. And of that group, half of them take it to go. Are you one of the many eating breakfast on the road?
If you are, you might be doing your dieting efforts a disservice. Sure, eating breakfast is one of the best things you can do for your weight loss efforts. Studies show that people who eat breakfast are leaner. And eating a morning meal kick starts your metabolism and can prevent bingeing in late morning.

However, the way we partake in this ritual could use some fine-tuning.

Since busy schedules can make the morning hours a juggling act, sitting down to a leisurely meal may not be an option. The result could mean polishing off a low-fat muffin in three bites, downing a breakfast bar in the car, or slurping up that smoothie while getting the kids on the bus.

And, even if the food you choose is healthy, you may not be getting the full benefits and satisfaction you should. How come? It can take 20 minutes for the brain to realize that the stomach is full. When we’ve had enough to eat, a hormone known as cholecystokinin is released in the intestines, sending its signal to the brain. It’s a process that takes some time. So if you scarf down your food, you might load up on a lot more calories before that time lapses (maybe feeling the need to reach for another muffin or stop by the vending machine mid-morning) than you will if you bide your time.

What’s the solution for the breakfast eater on the move? Stop off for a portable breakfast, but take the time to savor it. Opting for something that requires plastic utensils can help slow you down.
Here are a few grab-and-go suggestions for healthy breakfasts to enjoy at your desk, during that morning meeting, or while catching up on emails.

Sit-and-Eat Breakfast Ideas

1. McDonald’s Fruit and Yogurt Parfait: 380 calories; 5g fat; without granola: 280 calories, 4g fat

2. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Express Cups: 200 calories, 2.5g fat

3. Kellogg’s Individual Serving Box Special K with 1 cup skim milk and 1 cup defrosted frozen berries: 275 calories, 1g fat

4. Thomas’ Fresh Waffles with 1 tablespoon strawberry jam: 190 calories, 5g fat

5. Hungry Jack Buttermilk frozen pancakes (3), heated, with 1 tablespoon maple syrup: 290 calories, 4g fat

6. Mott’s Healthy Harvest Apple Sauce Cup with a small low-fat muffin: 230 calories, 4g fat

For more healthy, ready-to-eat breakfasts, try DeliciouslyYours and take the guess work out of breakfast.

From ediets.

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Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 28 Posts: 2,705 Rep Power: 47	6 Great On-The-Go Breakfasts According to a 1996 Gallup poll, 30 percent of Americans eat breakfast outside of the home. And of that group, half of them take it to go. Are you one of the many eating breakfast on the road? If you are, you might be doing your dieting efforts a disservice. Sure, eating breakfast is one of the best things you can do for your weight loss efforts. Studies show that people who eat breakfast are leaner. And eating a morning meal kick starts your metabolism and can prevent bingeing in late morning. However, the way we partake in this ritual could use some fine-tuning. Since busy schedules can make the morning hours a juggling act, sitting down to a leisurely meal may not be an option. The result could mean polishing off a low-fat muffin in three bites, downing a breakfast bar in the car, or slurping up that smoothie while getting the kids on the bus. And, even if the food you choose is healthy, you may not be getting the full benefits and satisfaction you should. How come? It can take 20 minutes for the brain to realize that the stomach is full. When we’ve had enough to eat, a hormone known as cholecystokinin is released in the intestines, sending its signal to the brain. It’s a process that takes some time. So if you scarf down your food, you might load up on a lot more calories before that time lapses (maybe feeling the need to reach for another muffin or stop by the vending machine mid-morning) than you will if you bide your time. What’s the solution for the breakfast eater on the move? Stop off for a portable breakfast, but take the time to savor it. Opting for something that requires plastic utensils can help slow you down. Here are a few grab-and-go suggestions for healthy breakfasts to enjoy at your desk, during that morning meeting, or while catching up on emails. Sit-and-Eat Breakfast Ideas 1. McDonald’s Fruit and Yogurt Parfait: 380 calories; 5g fat; without granola: 280 calories, 4g fat 2. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Express Cups: 200 calories, 2.5g fat 3. Kellogg’s Individual Serving Box Special K with 1 cup skim milk and 1 cup defrosted frozen berries: 275 calories, 1g fat 4. Thomas’ Fresh Waffles with 1 tablespoon strawberry jam: 190 calories, 5g fat 5. Hungry Jack Buttermilk frozen pancakes (3), heated, with 1 tablespoon maple syrup: 290 calories, 4g fat 6. Mott’s Healthy Harvest Apple Sauce Cup with a small low-fat muffin: 230 calories, 4g fat For more healthy, ready-to-eat breakfasts, try DeliciouslyYours and take the guess work out of breakfast. From ediets. __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?