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Breakfast is widely regarded as the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. The food that you put into your body first thing in the morning provides you with energy to get through the day, and healthy nutrients can work to speed up your metabolism if you’re aiming to lose weight. Without a nourishing breakfast, you’ll be left feeling sluggish and will likely be more inclined to turn to unhealthier foods or binge later in the day to make up for the lost energy. In order to set yourself up for success in your everyday life and with weight loss, there’s one breakfast that health experts recommend eating regularly so you can start to feel and look your best.
A valuable energy source on its own that can be topped with a number of nutritious ingredients, oatmeal is one of the best breakfast options for healthy weight loss. Certified nutritionist PT Reda Elmardi explains, “Oatmeal is low in calories but high in fiber and protein, which accelerates the weight loss. It also contains beta-glucan, which can decrease blood sugar and control the appetite. It has high fiber content which helps you to feel full for longer and cut down on the unnecessary calories.”
A breakfast that can fulfill part of your daily macronutrient needs is ideal for healthy weight loss, and the carbohydrate content in oatmeal is great for keeping you full and satisfied for hours without the need for unnecessary snacking. “Eating a breakfast made with slow release carbohydrates such as oatmeal or bran cereal 3 hours before you exercise may help you burn more fat because these carbohydrates do not spike blood sugar as high as eating refined carbohydrates,” Elmardi says.
The good thing about incorporating oats into your breakfast is that they can be prepared in a variety of different ways that all offer you the same health benefits. You can flavor your oatmeal with any number of toppings from fruit to nut butters, or grind up your oats and use them as oat flour in a healthy morning pancake recipe. Your breakfast options are never limited to just a plain bowl of oatmeal, so you can find new and creative ways to spice up your meals each morning which will ultimately help keep you on track.
Healthy weight loss is dependent on a well rounded diet that you can maintain consistently without feeling deprived. The only way you’ll be able to sustain healthy habits is if they fit well into your lifestyle, so finding a satisfying breakfast that also provides you with the nutrients needed to boost your metabolism and spark weight loss is the best way to see noticeable results.
