Breakfast options

If your skipping breakfast then your a fool.......make the time for the most important meal in your day! Here are some ideas for you. Remember those that eat breakfast eat less throughout the day and have smaller waist lines. And if your trying to pack on muscle then breakfast can be a great way to start your day with a high calorie content.

*2-3 eggs anyway-scrambled with tomato and spinach is ideal. Hard boiled can be done the night before.

* Low fat cottage cheese with fruit

* Greek Yogurt-best brands are Chobani and Oikos

* Whey protein-Mix with water or skim milk and frozen fruit and some flaxseed oil

* Nitrate-free natural sausage-Turkey or chicken is best. Mix it in as a scramble with eggs or by itself.

* Natural peanut butter or almond butter-spread it on whole grain bread

* Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal-not a huge fan of cereal but this one contains good stuff

Eat hummus

Hummus has grown in popularity lately and it is for good reason. Hummus is a pureed chickpea dip that is loaded with health benefits. Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern spread that has found its way to masses. Below are some of the benefits of hummus.

• High in fiber and protein
• Rich in folic acid, magnesium and iron
• Low in fat, high in good monounsaturated fat
• Has cholesterol lowering benefits

Quick uses for hummus

• Use as a spread on sandwiches or for wraps instead of mayonnaise
• Use it as a dip for fresh veggies
• Use it to spread on grilled chicken or meats