Eat This, Not That

Eat This, Not That

Breakfast Edition

Eat This:

Honey Nut Cheerios

138 calories, 2g fat (0g saturated), 2.5g fiber, 11g sugars

Post Shredded Wheat

170 calories, 1g fat, 0g sugars, 6g fiber

Breakfast Tacos

153 calories, 2g fat (1g sat, 0g mono), 3mg cholesterol, 15g carbohydrates, 17g protein, 453mg sodium, 207 mg potassium

Ingredients:

2 corn tortillas

1 tablespoon salsa

2 Tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup liquid egg substitute (ex: Egg Beaters)

Egg and Salmon Sandwich

214 calories, 5g fat (1g sat, 2g mono), 7mg cholesterol, 25g carbohydrates, 19g protein, 3g fiber, 670mg sodium, 221 mg potassium

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion

2 large egg whites, beaten

Pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped (optional)

1 once smoked salmon

1 slice tomato

1 whole-wheat English muffin, split and toasted

Berry Berry Good (Kiva Juice)

142.6 calories, .3g fat, 1.5g fiber, 35.15 juice carbs, 2.6g protein

Not That:

General Mills Reese's Puffs

150 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated), 1.5g fiber, 15g sugar

Quaker Natural Granola Oats, Honey, and Raisins

420 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated), 30g sugars, 6g fat

Starbucks Bacon, Gouda Cheese and Egg Frittata on Artisan Roll

350 calories, 18g fat, 30g carb, 0g fiber, 17g protein

Bacon, Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin

370 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated), 205mg cholesterol, 1,030mg sodium, 34g carbs, 1g fiber

Citrus Berry Smoothie

432 calories, 3g fat (2g sat, 0g mono), 15 mg cholesterol, 77g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 7g fiber, 250mg sodium, 617mg potassium.

These are just a few ideas to get you started and on the right track. If you do not have time in the morning to make breakfast, make it the night before and reheat or if you stop at a fast food joint make sure you check out there nutrition information on their website before you go, or pull it up on your phone while you are waiting in line. Use these tips and start your morning off right!