Guest Post : Erica & 3 Fat-Blasting Breakfast Foods!!

Do you guys remember Erica?  She wrote this awesome guest post on an easy- Ab Busting Routine?  Well she's back sharing her three cheap, easy, fat-blasting breakfast foods!

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If you are like me you are on a strict budget and healthy eating does not always seem achievable. Well,

lucky for you I have found three breakfast foods that are incredibly cheap, easy and have the added

benefit of blasting your fat! Feel free to add your own special touches to these foods with additional

healthy seasonings! Happy and healthy eating!

Oatmeal

Regular unsweetened oatmeal has no sugar and is rich in fiber which keeps you fuller longer and your

blood sugar stable. Add a serving of fruit like strawberries, blueberries, raisins or banana slices for

natural sugar and flavor that will provide you with a delicious breakfast, keeping you full for hours.

Eggs

I cannot stress this enough, eggs are the #1 breakfast food! There are so many benefits to eggs besides

the 6 grams of protein per an egg that they might as well just get an award. Here is why you should be

eating two whole eggs or four egg whites every morning:

-Eggs are a great source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an

important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.

-Eggs are fantastic for the eyes. Individuals who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing

cataracts because of the lutein and zeaxanthin found in eggs.

-Contrary to belief, the high amount of cholesterol in eggs does not have a negative effect on your

internal cholesterol if eaten in moderation.

-Want your hair to grow faster and people to comment on how shiny and healthy it is? Go ahead and

eat some eggs! The sulphur content, vitamins and nutrients contained in eggs has been proven to

produce a glorious full head of hair.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is low in calories (40 calories for a medium grapefruit and 60 for a large grapefruit), has large amounts of water and contains a compound that can help control your insulin. Not to mention it has tons of vitamins and nutrients that your body needs! Since grapefruit is a bit tart, feel free to add a

teaspoon or two of real natural sugar. If you are like me and find it difficult to eat a grapefruit here is

a video how-to so you can get the most flesh out of a grapefruit:

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Thank you so much for the post Erica!  What great suggestions, right!?  We looooove Grapefruit in this house!  We often eat it after a large meals because it aids in digestion and metabolism!

One of my favorite ways to eat oats is in a jar of overnight oats.  There are two great recipes over here that I would definitely recommend!

Also, in the morning-- I like to make my "protein power bowl."  I throw in some sliced chicken breast, spinach, cottage cheese, tomatoes, and egg-whites into a bowl and microwave for 4-5 minutes on high-- BOOM!  Delicious protein packed breakfast!

What healthy foods do you love to have for breakfast?!