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 bowl of oatmeal instead. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which helps lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol. According to MayoClinic.com, 5 to 10 g of soluble fiber a day can lower your total and LDL cholesterol, and 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal contain 6 g of fiber. To boost fiber content even higher, try adding fruit like bananas, fresh berries or raisins as a topping — it'll simultaneously satisfy your sweet tooth. Soluble fiber — which is also found in kidney beans, apples, pears, barley and prunes — slows digestion too, and helps you feel fuller longer. So, like the conventional diet wisdom suggests, this hearty breakfast may actually help you eat less later on. Next: Instead of the Lumberjack Special... More on Time.com 5 Tips for Kicking Bad Habits
