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
...swap out the fried eggs for poached. You still get that decadently gooey yolk, but poached eggs are cooked in a hot water bath, eliminating the oil associated with frying. Then, put them on top of a piece of whole wheat toast instead of pancakes, and you've got lasting fuel — protein and whole grains — for the morning. Next, ditch the fried potatoes for sweet potato hash, which is high in carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Add a few strips of lean turkey bacon in place of sausage links, and you've got a far healthier (and tastier!) version of the lumberjack special than you'd find in any local diner. Next: Instead of Huevos Rancheros... More on Time.com 5 New Rules for Good Health
