Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Hey, you! Yes, you, the one half asleep at your desk. Did you have breakfast this morning? If not, you're missing a key ingredient to a healthy life. It doesn't even take that much effort to start the day off right, and the pay-off is well worth it. For instance, a bowl of oatmeal is almost ideal: 150 calories, 27 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein, 3 g fat. Throw in some walnuts and skim milk for more protein, calcium, and other health benefits, and you've got a meal. The combo of carbs, fiber, and protein help you feel full longer than would simple carbs like toast and jelly or the old Poptart. By eating early, you rev up your metabolism, in turn burning calories and giving yourself energy for the morning. So wake up and have a great day!

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