Lose 1 pound per week: Start with breakfast swaps
Posted: January 17, 2018
Editor's note: This story is one in a series to help you healthfully lose weight and build a habit of nutritious choices. Here we feature better breakfast swaps. Weight gain and weight loss come down to basic math: 500 extra calories per day can result in 1 pound of weight gain per week. Reversely, 500 less calories per day can result in 1 pound of weight loss per week. When the average 2,000-calorie diet is filled with protein and fiber-rich foods, a person can healthfully lose weight while feeling full at the same time. "Healthy swaps start with breakfast. Choose a lean protein and a serving of whole grain, such as an egg on an English muffin, to give you energy. Having eggs in the morning is a good way to sneak in some vegetables, too. For example, a veggie omelet," said Jaimee Gregor, a Marshfield Clinic registered dietitian. "Fiber also helps to keep you feeling full. Choose steel-cut oats over granola or consider putting a fiber-rich cereal in Greek yogurt for a homemade yogurt parfait." Beginning your day on the right foot can help you make healthier choices as the week goes on.Calorie-cutting series: Start with breakfast
Start your path to healthier choices with these better breakfast swaps. [su_button url="/-/media/marshfieldclinic/images/shine365/2018/01/calorie-cutting-infographic.pdf" target="blank" background="#32CD32" color="#ffffff" size="5" center="yes" radius="5"]Print breakfast swaps[/su_button]