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www.AbbysHealthFood.com | # 55| Page 19 Did you know you can use the first meal of the day as a tool to lose weight? Want to know how? We've enlisted the expertise of two registered dietitians — Stephanie Clarke, RD, and Willow Jarosh, RD, of C&J Nutrition — to share the perfect equation for how to make a scrumptious and satisfying breakfast that will help you lose weight. Follow their advice below to start seeing results. Calories: Aim for a range between 300 and 400 calories. If you're trying to lose weight, stick with the 300 to 350 range, and if you're trying to maintain weight, especially if you're working out, shoot closer to 350 to 400 calories. Carbs: About 45 to 55 percent of your breakfast calories should be devoted to carbs, which is about 40 to 55 grams of carbs. Skip sugary and overly processed foods or those made with enriched white flour, and choose whole grains, fruits, and veggies. Protein: About 15 to 20 percent of your breakfast calorie amount should be protein, which works out to about 13 to 20 grams. Getting enough protein at breakfast is important for keeping you satisfied throughout the morning. And studies have shown that getting at least 20 grams of protein at breakfast may help you lose weight as well. Eggs, dairy products, soy milk, protein powder in smoothies, nuts and seeds, and whole grains are great sources of protein. Fats: Shoot for about 10 to 15 grams, which is about 30 to 35 percent of your total breakfast calories. Instead of saturated fats like bacon and cheese, go for monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) like olive oil, nuts and seeds and the butters made from them, and avocado. Fiber: Aim for about 25 percent of your recommended daily total of 25 grams per day. That works out to about six grams, but it's OK to go above that, as long as it doesn't bother your digestive system. Berries, pears, apples, greens and other veggies, nuts, seeds, and whole grains can help you reach that goal. Sugars: If you follow the equation for carbs above, then you won't have to worry about going overboard on sugars, especially if you're eating a combination of foods like fruits, whole grains, and dairy products. But for a ballpark number to keep in mind, stick to 36 grams or fewer. And when it comes to added sugar, try not to exceed six grams — that's about 1.5 teaspoons' worth of any sweetener (white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, or agave). Timing: Ideally you should eat breakfast within 30 to 60 minutes of waking up. If you're not keen on eating anything big first thing, split this meal up into two parts, having something light close to waking up and the other half about an hour and a half later. This also works well if you're a morning exerciser and prefer not to have a full stomach while you work out. If you're exercising, you can aim to have the more carbohydrate-based portion of your breakfast (fruit, toast, etc.) prior to working out and the more protein-centric portion afterward. WHAT YOU NEED TO WHAT YOU NEED TO EAT FOR BREAKFAST EAT FOR BREAKFAST to Lose Weight By Jenny Sugar Superfruit Smoothie Bowl Get ready to power through your day. Enjoy clean plant protein with clinically studied digestive enzymes to boost absorption in this easy-to-make recipe. In your blender, combine: 1 cup fresh blueberries ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt* 1 scoop Plant Protein+ Original (vanilla) Blend until smooth & pour into a bowl. Garnish with sliced almonds, a handful of blueberries, raw oats & chia or ground flax seeds. For best results, consume soon after blending. *For a vegan option, substitute ¼ avocado and ½ banana instead of yogurt. ¼ cup almond milk ½ tsp vanilla

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