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Why is breakfast important?

According the American Dietetic Association, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast provides the energy your brain need to get your day going. It also jump starts your metabolism, which in turn, aids in weight management.

Breakfast can be especially important after gastric bypass surgery. For most people, getting enough protein throughout the day can be a struggle. By starting your day with a protein rich breakfast and continuing with small frequent meals 4-6 times a day, you will be more likely to meet your protein needs.

Breakfast ideas…

•“Naked Burrito” (1/4 cup black beans, ¼ cup scrambled egg substitute, and 1/8 cup tomato)

Vanilla FrePROccino (Courtesty of LivingAfterWLS.com)

½ c Fat free,sugar free yogurt with ¼ c Kashi Golean Crunch cereal

•1 oz light cream cheese on ½ whole wheat English muffin with 2-3 slices of strawberry

•Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Courtesty of SparksRecipes.com)

•2 oz lean ham with 1oz reduced-fat cheese

•Smoothie – ½ to 1c low fat/sugar free yogurt with flavored protein powder and ice

•½ whole wheat tortilla with ¼ cup fat free refried beans with 1 oz of reduced-fat cheese

•½ slice of whole grain toast with one egg and a slice of avocado

•1 tbsp peanut butter and ¼ banana

•½ - 1c No Added Sugar Carnation Instant breakfast with skim milk

•Turkey, egg, and cheese bagel boat (Courtesy of LivingAfterWLS.blogspot.com)