Fueling your morning requires high-fiber grains like oats or barley and healthy egg preparation techniques that support metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Stomachache after eating pancakes from a mix is not normal, and should be evaluated by a doctor. If you experience a stomachache after eating pancakes from a mix, you may have a food allergy, or intolerance to one or more of the ingredients. Avoid eating raw pancake batter before cooking it.
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Challah bread, also known as Sabbath bread, has a soft texture and egg flavor. It is traditionally braided, and the crust is washed with egg. This bread may have raisins and can be sweet or savory. This bread figures prominently in the Jewish religion and is often served for the Sabbath.
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The earliest origins of the BLT are unclear, but it is believed to be a descendant of a Victorian-era tea sandwich. In spite of its simple ingredients, this sandwich is moderately high in calories and fat.
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You choose whole wheat bread for its higher nutritional value, but upon reading the labels of many brands, realize they contain no more fiber and just as many added sugars and fillers as white bread. Not all wheat breads are created equal.
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Special K cereal, manufactured by Kellogg, comes in a variety of flavors in addition to the original version. You can buy low-fat granola and high-protein versions, as well as blueberry, red berry, cinnamon pecan, vanilla almond and fruit and yogurt variations.
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Consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium each day, according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. If you are middle-aged or older, black or have hypertension, you want to consume even less sodium. The recommendation for these populations is 1,500 mg a day.
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Life Cereal, distributed by Quaker Oats Company, is promoted as a healthy food but may not necessarily belong on a "Best Breakfast" list.
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The calories in one slice of bread can easily be worked into your daily diet without ruining your calorie goals. But if your meal includes two slices or more -- whether in a sandwich, as toast or served alongside pasta -- white bread is high enough in calories that they can quickly accumulate.
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Tortilla soup is a traditional Mexican dish made with tomatoes, chicken, chiles in adobo sauce and, of course, tortillas. A calorie-rich food, tortilla soup gets much of its nutritional value from carbohydrates and fats, particularly saturated fats.
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Taking the time to eat a balanced breakfast can have significant payoffs, since eating breakfast can help you control your weight and improve your nutrient intake. A balanced breakfast with nutrient-dense sources of carbohydrates can be easy to prepare and provide lasting energy for the morning.
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If your pantry includes tuna, you're hardly alone. According to the National Fisheries Institute, consumers in the United States enjoy more than a million pounds of tuna annually.
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McVitie's Digestive Biscuits were named so because of their high concentration of baking soda, which was cited as an aid to food digestion. McVitie's offers plain, milk chocolate and light biscuits with differing calorie counts.
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A bowl of healthy cereal with skim milk can provide a nutrient-rich, low-calorie breakfast. When picking a cereal, look for one that has calcium, vitamin C and iron without a lot of sugar.
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Panini bread can provide a sweet and pleasant taste to your lunchtime sandwich. However, it has a high calorie count and can hinder your attempt to eat healthy. The carbohydrates and calories in panini bread can spike blood sugar and make it difficult to lose weight.
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Many brands of whole-grain bread have slightly different calorie counts, due to minor differences in each manufacturer's recipe. One standard, 26-gram slice of whole-grain bread contains 69 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
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A turkey sandwich on whole-wheat bread can be low in calories and saturated fats and can be eaten more often than higher-fat choices such as cheeseburgers, tacos or other fried food.
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It would be convenient if a single food could trim your trouble spots and prevent you from having to spend hours at the gym. Unfortunately, food doesn't have that power, and a reduced-calorie diet combined with regular exercise is the only surefire way to shed pounds.
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The calories in granola vary widely. The calories in low-fat granola come mostly from whole grains and sweeteners. Traditional granola and granola bars, however, can contain added fat, and may be much higher in calories.
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The croissant, a French classic with a crescent shape, consists of layers of pastry dough, made flaky and light with creamy butter. It's a melt-in-your-mouth pastry that makes the perfect accompaniment to a steaming cup of hot coffee in the morning.
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Whole-grain breakfast cereals often derive high calorie counts from additions of sugar, honey, dried fruit and nuts. In searching for low-calorie, healthy cereals, get back to basics, such as wheat and corn flakes, puffed rice and unsweetened cooked cereals.
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