Conventional nutritional wisdom has suggested that having a big breakfast jump starts your metabolism and helps you eat less the rest of the day — and stay slim. But a study published Monday in Nutrition Journal turned that notion on its ear. So now that big breakfasts are out, Healthland has five suggestions for downsizing your lumberjack special into something a little more waistline friendly.
Big Breakfasts Are Out. 5 Better-For-You Morning Meals
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...try a breakfast taco. Scramble some egg whites and slip them into a multigrain tortilla with sliced avocado, veggies or even some low-fat chicken sausage. Top with salsa and enjoy! Trust us, we love the runny fried eggs, simmered pinto beans and melted cheese of a plate of huevos rancheros as much as the next guy, but a healthily made breakfast taco (the signature food of Austin, Texas, albeit in much more artery-clogging versions) could save you a lot of fat, salt and cholesterol — and probably a bout of heartburn. Next: Instead of Waffles Supreme... More on Time.com 5 Tips for Kicking Bad Habits
