Breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period and helps replenish the body of glucose to boost energy levels and alertness. Certain foods can also help boost your metabolism which can help weight loss and burning belly fat. Breakfast foods should be packed with fibre and protein to help you stay full for a longer period which can help you snack less.
Research suggests people who eat breakfast are slimmer because they tend to eat less during the day which means their diet will be in a deficit.
Banana
Bananas are one of the best foods to consume at breakfast time and they can be added to your diet in a variety of different ways.
They are one of the best sources of resistant starch, a healthy carbohydrate that keeps you feeling fuller for longer as well as being packed with vitamins and nutrients.
They can be eaten whole or added on top of porridge, overnight oats or added to greek yoghurt.
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Porridge
Porridge is low in calories but high in fibre and protein, two nutrients that impact appetite and weight control.
Oats are also a great source of something called beta-glucan, a type of fibre that can balance blood sugar levels, which works to prevent spikes and crashes that may drive up your appetite.
You could top porridge with banana to start your day off with a high fibrous and nutritious meal or you could make overnight oats and consume them in the morning which is less time consuming.
Porridge is also a low fat meal when used with a low fat milk but some experts suggest full fat milk is fine in small quantities. However you could also use a milk substitute like almond or soya.
Nuts
Any type of nuts are packed with fibre, protein and healthy fats making them the great addition to your breakfast.
One study showed that adding nuts to a diet significantly decreased waist circumference as well as making the participants feel fuller for longer.
Nuts are very calorie dense however so they should be limited to a 28 gram serving limit per day.
You can add nuts into yoghurt or homemade healthy granola to make the perfect breakfast.