7 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Week!

October 30, 2017 Let's Get Started Today! Start the Mayo Clinic Diet today and you'll learn how to lose weight while still enjoying your life. Start today and let the experts show you how to be healthy and lose weight. Sign up now! "Exercise and physical activity are not only good for you, they're also a fun way to spend time — a chance to unwind, to be outdoors, to get social or to simply do something that makes you happy."— Katherine A. Zeratsky, R.D.N., L.D. Healthy Eating 7 tips to breaking breakfast barriers Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day for a reason: People who regularly eat a healthy, balanced breakfast tend to concentrate better and get more physical activity than do those who skip it. Breakfast eaters also have an easier time managing their weight and have good cholesterol levels. So whether your mornings are hectic or you simply don't feel hungry early in the day, take a bite out of skipping breakfast with these strategies. Try these morning meal ideas » Weight Loss Gain success with realistic goals One of the most important ways to succeed at weight control is to establish realistic goals and expectations — and make them your own. The more aligned your goals are with your likes and dislikes — your preferences and priorities — the greater your chances of success. Goal setting keeps you motivated and helps you stick with your program, so it's important to approach it with a thoughtful plan. Reassess your goals now » Today's Nutrition Tip Fit more fiber into your diet Fiber can lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Get more fiber with these tips: Choose cereals with "bran" or "fiber" in the name. Switch to whole-grain breads and pastas. Use brown rice, barley and bulgur wheat instead of plain white rice. And mix chopped frozen broccoli into prepared spaghetti sauce. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Manage Type 2 Diabetes Learn How a Better Diet Can Help Your Type 2 Diabetes Management Osteoporosis Diet Get Info on a Diet to Help With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Your Migraine Is Misunderstood - Find Support For You We Have Tools To Help You Start A Fresh Conversation With Your Doctor BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday October 30, 2017. Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy