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Low Calorie Food for Breakfast

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. When on a low-calorie diet, there are many breakfast options from which to choose.

  1. Benefits

    • Recent studies have shown that eating a healthy low-calorie breakfast can lead to better concentration throughout the day as well as higher energy levels and lower cholesterol levels.

    Grains

    • Oatmeal, whole wheat cereal and rye toast are all low-calorie foods for breakfast, containing anywhere from 70 to 150 calories per serving.

    Dairy

    • Eggs and yogurt are two popular low-calorie dairy options for the first meal of the day. A serving off low-fat yogurt or one egg provides approximately 100 calories.

    Fruit

    • Bananas, apples and other raw fruits also are sensible on-the-go, low-calorie foods for breakfast--each with fewer than 100 calories.

    Intake

    • Although daily intake is specific to age, gender, activity level and body type, estimates show that the average female should consume approximately 1,900 calories a day, while the average male should eat 2,550 calories. Your daily breakfast calories should be proportional to your specified overall daily intake.

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