Okay, so there really is no "best" breakfast but you should start your day with a bit of fiber to get things "moving" along and a little bit of protein for energy and afternoon appetite control. Depending on your caloric needs, you should be eating a 300 to 500 calorie breakfast to set you up with a shot of energy to last you until Lithe and fewer cravings:
A 6 oz soy yogurt or low fat cottage cheese and a Larabar (350-400 cal)
2 low fat cheese sticks and an apple (300 cal)
An apple or banana with 2 tablespoons of almond butter (300 cal)
A peanut or almond butter sandwich (2 tablespoons nut butter) on 1 slice of whole wheat and a piece of fruit or 1 small banana (300-350 cal)
1 cup of Kashi Go Lean Crunch! Honey Almond Flax cereal or Fiber One topped with 3/4 cup skim, soy or rice milk and 1/2 banana (300-350 cal)
4 egg-white omelet made with veggies served with 1 whole wheat English muffin (350 cal)
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