When you're living in U-Hall or Palladium, it's hard to ignore the persuasive convenience of the Dunkin' Donuts below you. Trust me, I know. That thing stole half my Dining Dollars last semester. But skipping the morning bagel might not be a terrible idea.
According to Mercola.com, a recent study shows that eating two eggs in the morning is a much more efficient option for weight loss than a bagel breakfast adding up to the same amount of calories. Plus, you'll feel more energetic!
This confirms a previous study, in which subjects that ate eggs for breakfast felt more satisfied and ended up eating less calories in the following meal.
Compared to their bagel-eating counterparts, subjects that opted for eggs in the morning, as part of a reduced-calorie diet, lost 65% more weight, saw a 61% greater BMI reduction and experienced higher energy levels. And yes, both groups took in the same amount of calories.
So, as Dr. Mercola says, when it comes to breakfast, skip the grains (like bagels, cereal, pancakes etc.), and opt for higher quality proteins (like eggs), healthy fats, and low glycemic complex carbohydrates.
Along with regular exercise, this is a great (and fast) way to lose pounds and step up your overall health.
And no, those "eggs" they serve at DD don't count.
Photo by BPheonix under the flickr Creative Commons Attribution License.
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