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Diet-Friendly, On-The-Go Breakfast Options!

Posted Tue, Aug 04, 2009, 5:00 am PDT

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We understand that sleep usually takes priority over fixing yourself a fancy breakfast in the morning. But listen to us: DON'T SKIP BREAKFAST. Otherwise, it's likely to be just the first of several bad food-related decisions that day. Here are some fantastic, quick-n-easy AM options, courtesy of Hungry Girl...

VitaTops
1 VitaTop = 100 calories, 0.5 - 2g fat, 19 - 25g carbs, 5 - 6g fiber

These things couldn't be easier to prepare or more delicious to eat. Keep a supply in your freezer and grab one on your way out the door -- by the time you get to work, it'll be nicely defrosted. Have we mentioned that they make LOVELY coffee companions? Choose from a bunch of varieties, including wholesome MultiBran and decadent Triple Chocolate Chunk. Need a little something more? If you have ten extra seconds, spread a tablespoon of peanut butter on your Vita. Mmmmm!

Yoplait Light Fat Free Yogurt
One 6-oz. container = 100 - 110 calories, 0g fat, 19 - 20g carbs, 0g fiber

This delicious and super-creamy yogurt comes in a bazillion flavors, so chances are you'll find at least a handful you like. It makes a great midday snack, so if you have a fridge at work, you might want to just keep a few cups of yogurt there. We're usually pretty hungry, so we like to have our yogurt with a little something extra, like chopped up fruit.

Lender's 100 Calorie Bagels
1 bagel = 100 calories, 1g fat, 18g carbs, <1g fiber

These new mini-bagels are great and, unlike their super-sized counterparts, won't leave you feeling weighed down. Smeared with a wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss Cheese and paired with a piece of fruit, you'll be ready to face the day (after you get your cup o' joe, of course). Heads up: Look for these in the refrigerated section!

Quaker Instant Oatmeal Packets
1 packet = 100 - 180 calories, 1.5 - 4g fat, 19 - 35g carbs, 2 - 3g fiber

For those days when you don't even have time to THINK about food before leaving your abode, have these packets stashed everywhere. Keep a few in your purse (or man-purse), your desk, your glove compartment... anywhere that's easily accessible. When you get to work, empty the instant oatmeal into a bowl or coffee cup, head over to the break-room, and get some hot water to hydrate your cup of oats. Yay, breakfast!

Egg Beaters Original
1/4 cup = 30 calories, 0g fat, 1g carbs, 0g fiber

We know, we know, "Hungry Girl, Egg Beaters are NOT exactly portable!" Here's what you do. Before you run out the door, spray down a microwave-safe bowl or mug with nonstick spray. Pour in 1/2 cup of Egg Beaters (or your egg substitute of choice), a bit of salt and pepper, and some cheese (if you have it on hand). Microwave for a minute, stir, and then nuke it for another 30 seconds. Shove it into a whole-wheat pita (or wrap it in a high-fiber tortilla), and GO. Dress it up with whatever you like on your eggs. Click here for more easy eggy recipes...

And Now, an HG PSA: Eat Your Fruit!

Having trouble making sure you get your share of fruit in each day? Try keeping a bowl of fruits that don't need any cutting or tedious prep work (like apples, bananas, plums, and peaches) washed and ready to eat alongside other things you need in the morning (your cell phone, your keys, etc.). That way it will be RIGHT THERE to remind you, and you can pick up a piece without having to make any extra effort.

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1. Posted by joni on Tue, Aug 04, 2009, 5:31 am PDT

Great reminders and choices.
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2. Posted by Ellen s on Wed, Aug 05, 2009, 12:45 am PDT

I am diabetic. What do you have with no or little sugar he Vita muffins are high in sugar
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3. Posted by Wakynao on Wed, Aug 05, 2009, 8:13 am PDT

I've never tried the VitaMuffins because the cost is just ridiculous. My breakfast? A chocolate protein shake, EAS brand, with perhaps a handful of fruit tossed in. I prefer blueberries or strawberries; personally I cannot stand bananas, but others may like. I make it with skim milk and a few ice cubes and it does keep me full till lunch.
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4. Posted by lllegggs on Wed, Aug 05, 2009, 12:53 pm PDT

How about those of us who are allergic to berries - Most of the diet items I find have Blueberries or Strawberries or Raspberries in them and I cannot have those. The chocolate to a limited amount, too much and I get migraines. I like the idea of using bananas or even peaches or apples. I may try that thanks Wakynao..
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5. Posted by ScarlettAngel00 on Wed, Aug 05, 2009, 3:31 pm PDT

Vitamuffins have a couple of "sugar free" options..the 80 calorie Velvety Chocolate is yuuuummmmy
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6. Posted by miss_usa_99 on Thu, Aug 06, 2009, 2:57 pm PDT

Pureed Pumpkin is my GO TO - it's quick! All you have to do is open the can! And of course protein needs to be added so I go for an egg too!
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7. Posted by John W on Thu, Aug 06, 2009, 5:23 pm PDT

Fruit is about all I keep in my refrigerator for snacks. I take a large container and slice up whole strawberries, add a container of blueberries, pit a bag of fresh cherries and (here's the guilty part) add a can of chopped pears in light syrup, or juice if I can find it. Keep it chilled and itll feed me for a few days. I did once buy a bag of Salt and Vinegar potato chips. Oh, my were they good... but I had to throw half a bag away.. couldnt take it anymore.
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8. Posted by Sheilah on Thu, Aug 06, 2009, 8:03 pm PDT

For us WW people - Yoplait's Fiber One yogurt is 0 points/50 calories - and mighty delish!!
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9. Posted by Keli on Fri, Aug 07, 2009, 5:13 am PDT

If you season plain oatmeal yourself, it tastes soooooo much better... and is cheaper. Just add a itty bit of salt, sugar and cinnamon and your done. Dice up an apple and throw it in if you have a second longer- you'll thank yourself for it.
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10. Posted by griffdogreed on Mon, Aug 10, 2009, 11:23 am PDT

i think this is very helpful
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11. Posted by Nita on Mon, Aug 10, 2009, 3:21 pm PDT

good lord, those vita muffins are crazy expensive!
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12. Posted by robnjan1@prodigy.net on Tue, Aug 11, 2009, 10:07 am PDT

I love making banana smoothies in the morning. Keep frozen bananas in your freezer, (cut in 1/3rds) pop 3 pieces in blender in the morning. with milk, maybe some probiotic yogurt if you wish a dash of cinnamin, Eureka...instant energy. good with blueberries too!
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13. Posted by alexisn30 on Thu, Aug 13, 2009, 5:05 am PDT

wow this really helps me out
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14. Posted by jrobin2333@sbcglobal.net on Thu, Aug 13, 2009, 11:37 am PDT

Are you kidding me? Do not take the advice to eat instand oatmeal (you would be better off with a flipping donut), or yoplait yogurt for breakfast. They are both a neat and tidy, cleaverly marketed sugar packet. Good food comes naturally from the earth. If man made it...DON"T eat it. Even if it is low fat, low sugar, low carb, etc... Jon R M.Ed CPT, MS
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15. Posted by talia605 on Thu, Aug 13, 2009, 1:10 pm PDT

this is great!! im on a (sort of) diet now and these options will help me more! :D the bagels sound good :) yesterday ive been making small switches.i wanted to have a whole can of soda with my dinner but instead i chose a small glass of lemonade. (no matter how much i wanted it ) then later on at mid night i wanted a snack and i made a peanut butter sandwich but i also wanted something else. i was gonna eat these small sausages but i saw the calories and looked down at myself. i put them back and got a few medium size cookies and a glass of milk. :) i dont know if i made good choices but i started with small switches. maybe later i will make bigger choices :D good luck to people with their diets!!
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16. Posted by Patty H on Thu, Aug 13, 2009, 8:30 pm PDT

The Special K breakfast bars are great also, only 90 calories.
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17. Posted by bcars70 on Fri, Aug 14, 2009, 8:25 am PDT

I have found that a great way to maintain and lose weight and enjoy yourself at the same time, is by making your own food! I just got into cooking.. my gf bought me this hilarious beginners cookbook called "Get in the Kitchen, BIT@HES!" ( [profane]cooks.com).. besides being hilarious.. really has some great starter recipes and food I never thought I could make myself.. check out the free recipes on the site... youll see.. plus.. i get the added bonus of my gf telling me to "get in the kitchen, Bit@H!".. have to say that's pretty hot...lol
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18. Posted by purelightink on Fri, Aug 14, 2009, 8:26 pm PDT

Quick on the go here means a "mcwilson" scrambled egg and ham or whatever on a bun. I'm still looking for the right combination to make my homemade granola stick together as a granola bar. Yogurt and nuts if you can't have berries. How about fruit? I prefer mine with cheese and real fruit juice, not "juice flavors drinks." My husband likes biscuits and gravy, though that's not "on the go."
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19. Posted by Charlene Platon on Sat, Aug 15, 2009, 9:21 am PDT

I find it odd that there's no mention of sugar content in this list of breakfast foods, especially when sugar is linked to weight gain.
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20. Posted by patrick m on Sat, Aug 15, 2009, 9:37 am PDT

I'm on some what of a diet. My doctor told me to lose 4 lbs. in the next six weeks.I'm now in my ninth day. I've lost 2and one half pounds and here is how i did it. Breakfasr two eggs fried,scrambled,soft boiled no bread.two cups of coffee one % milk one spoon of sugar. Lunch salad burger with cheese. One hot dog salad no bun,one peach. hand full of nuts Dinner.chicken breast broiled salad. one peach hand full of nuts for dinner the rerst of the qweek i had flouder, salmon,scalops pork chop home made chicken soup home made beef stew..
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21. Posted by caemery436 on Sat, Aug 15, 2009, 1:03 pm PDT

I make smoothies with strawberries, Stonyfield yogurt, banana pureed and put into 1/2 cup Gladware containers. I put them immediately into the freezer. I grab one on my way out the door in the a.m and it is defrosted into a chilled smoothie for a morning snack. Delish!
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22. Posted by Jen on Sat, Aug 15, 2009, 7:12 pm PDT

All really great ideas everyone, thanks!
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23. Posted by mermaid_aquagoddess on Sat, Aug 15, 2009, 7:14 pm PDT

Hungry girl should not be dishing out diet advice. Fruit was the only good advice here, along with not skipping breakfast. All calories are not created equal. There is a huge difference in the way your body breaks down complex carbs vs simple. (Whole wheat bagel vs white, for example). WHOLE FOODS are better for losing weight and staying full. Instant oatmeal has none of the health benefits of regular, and too much sugar. .... "fat free" usually means "loaded with sugar so it tastes like something"...there are some really good fat-free greek yoghurts that are much better, add some fruit and your good to go....smoothies with soy milk are my mainstay, with a variety of fruit (bananas, berries that I've frozen, pineapple, mango, etc--
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24. Posted by Ryan M on Sat, Aug 15, 2009, 8:32 pm PDT

I have lost 25 pounds in 4 weeks....here are some foods I use that help with metabolism: flaxseed - great on oatmeal and cereal; whey protein powder - put in a smothie with skim milk, low-fat yogurt, and fruit; 12-grain bread with turkey or natural peanut butter; I used the Abs Diet as a starting board - great info and yummy choices.
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25. Posted by zzucchinii on Sat, Aug 15, 2009, 11:28 pm PDT

Oh, Goodness, Talia605! That is a "sort of" a diet??? You need to do a teensy bit of very basic research, if you think that a late-night peanut butter sandwich and a handful of cookies is "dieting." And lemonade, unless you made it yourself w/ real lemon juice Splenda or equiv, is not better than soda...they're both flavored sugar water! Stick to the basics: eat fresh fruit and veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. Snack on nuts, sip sugar-less yogurt protein shakes. If it's fried, DON'T. If it's processed, DON'T. Drink low-salt V8 when your stomach growls. Seriously, dieting is easy, if you see it not as "what can't I eat," and start to see it as "I'm fueling my body with good food."
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26. Posted by dig_in_the_dirt on Sun, Aug 16, 2009, 6:31 am PDT

Recommending VitaTops is ridiculous - who bought Hungry Girl off?? First, they are over-processed - there is nothing natural or healthy about them. Second, as others have pointed out, regular people cannot afford to eat them every day. Try the oatmeal, or bake whole-grain muffins of your own on the weekend. Mix oat flour with whole-wheat flour, and add some diced apples and honey.
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27. Posted by samuelcavazos on Sun, Aug 16, 2009, 6:53 am PDT

by 6:30am -- like 2 over easy eggs -- 1/3 pack of bacon -- 16 oz of beans -- 2 regular tortillas and 2 cups of coffee. I then go to the gym and do 3 nine minute miles on the thread mill. Lift some weights for another 20 minutes and I'm good to go. I get hungry by 10am so i eat 2 fruit bars before lunch. For lunch i eat 1 can of tune, lettuce, pickles with 1/2 a lime. for dinner 1 bowl of cereals and a 30 minutes of exercise.
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28. Posted by samuelcavazos on Sun, Aug 16, 2009, 6:58 am PDT

to all -- if you really want to loose weight all you have to do is send me 40 dollars every week. I guarantee you will loose weight. you will have 40 dollars less to spend on food. wink wink for exercise you can use my push mower. offer to do clean an old lady's yard or a public park. keck donate some time to your elementary PE teacher. walk your kids or your neighbors kids.
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29. Posted by samuelcavazos on Sun, Aug 16, 2009, 7:20 am PDT

don't have enough time in the AM ? wear a uniform to work (unless you're trying to impress someone) wear a Co. Logo shirt and slacks. Ladies don't wear stillettos to work; wear easy shoes and do some squats or walking during the day -- do some standing up push ups against a wall -- walk to instead of e-mailing the next office
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30. Posted by jodecarolis on Sun, Aug 16, 2009, 7:36 am PDT

How hard is a bowl of cold cereal? It takes me five minutes to make AND eat it, if that. Mulitgrain cheerios are my favorite. low in calories(150 with milk??) and full of nutrition and fiber, like a bowl of Total. no sweetener needed, unlike regular cheerios, and not as sweet as honeynut. extra time? slice up some banana or toss in a handful of fresh blueberries, in season, or Craisins (dried cranberries, though any dried fruit will do). hits the spot. yoplait is my favorite mid-morning snack, and an apple in the afternoon. instant oatmeal is a great on the go. i pack them when i travel. they take up no space in luggage and hot water is easy to find in any hotel by the coffee station, any time of day or night!
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