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Eat a healthy breakfast every day

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Eating breakfast is linked with lower body weight and less weight gain over time7. People who skip breakfast often "make up" for it by eating high-calorie foods later in the day. Choosing healthful breakfast foods, like fruit, non-fat yogurt, and ready-to-eat whole-grain, low-sugar cereals8, is key.

Tips for Eating Breakfast Every Day

  • Try to plan your daily meals, including breakfast, in advance.
  • If you can't eat at home, pack breakfast the night before and bring it to eat "on the go" or at your desk.
  • Try to include healthy foods that will keep you full, like whole grains, fruit, and low-fat protein-rich foods.
    • Example meal at home: √Ǭæ cup cooked oatmeal with √Ç¬Ω cup berries and 8 oz. skim milk
    • Example meal for "on the go": whole whole-grain granola bar, 4 oz. low-fat yogurt, 1 medium banana
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Fact

Thirty-one million Americans skip breakfast every day. Most adults report that they're too rushed or don't have the time for breakfast.

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