Bacon, ham and sausage
Processed meat has nitrates that are
associated with colorectal cancer. In fact, the Institute for Cancer
Research published a list of the top ten things you can do to reduce
your risk of cancer. Avoiding nitrates is a number one of them. What
does that mean for morning meat eaters? It is time to find a different
breakfast option.
Sugary cereals
How can you tell the difference between a
bad sugary cereal and a good one for your health? Some cereals are full
of carbs and sugar. When you eat them, your blood sugar rapidly spikes
and then bottoms out. Since you probably do not want your energy to
crash at the beginning of the day, it is best to avoid those cereals.
Instead, choose cereals with higher fiber and protein. Do you seek for
another option? Add ground flaxseed or walnuts for more protein and
fiber.
Packaged pancakes with artificial maple syrup
While natural maple syrup is a healthy
sweetener, there are many artificial types of syrup on the market that
are full of high fructose corn syrup. The sweetener, which is derived
from corn, is also present in most processed and packaged foods. High
fructose corn syrup can lead to more abdominal obesity and visceral fat,
which is stored between the organs. This is the fat that leads to
cancer. A recent study in one journal also linked high fructose corn
syrup consumption to diabetes.
Toaster pastries, doughnuts and Danishes
Not only are these pastries made with
refined white flour, but there is much sugar added. Sugar is the worst
way to fuel you in the morning, because it results in a rapid rise in
blood sugar. That means you will be hungry sooner and increase your
chances of high blood sugar, obesity and diabetes. If all those health
risks are not enough to put you off pastries, there is the other way
they can be detrimental to your health. As many scientists believe sugar
and cancer are linked.
Microwavable breakfast sandwiches
Healthy options exist, but many are
packed with preservatives and sodium. In this case best idea is to make
your own by microwaving a beaten egg and toast a whole grain English
muffin.
Light Yogurts
They may have only hundred calories and
come in flavors such as red velvet cheesecake, but they are usually
filled with artificial sweeteners and chemicals. Go for low fat yogurt
instead.
Muffins
They top the list of the most caloric
breakfast foods. What is the reason? They are extremely dense and what
they are packed with is generally not what you need- white flour, oil or
butter and a lot of sugar. If you have no other choice, stick to 2
ounces of serving, which is the same size of an extra large egg.
Culled from FITNEA
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