Which is a healthier breakfast?

sa1712

Shreddies/High Fibre Cereal with Skimmed Milk

or

2 Poached Eggs with 2 Wholemeal Toast (No butter)

I can't eat porridge as it gives me heartburn

Fruit I tend to eat mid morning

Goal is to run a 1/2 marathon

lizard053

I'm leaning towards the eggs and toast due to the high protein in eggs. Though I think a cup of milk has similar amounts. Then again, I'm a high protein eater and would eat the eggs and skip the toast! LOL. I can't have the toast anyway, allergic to yeast in bread!

LeenaRuns

I think they both sound great.

sa1712

I'll be running 5 days a week so could maybe have cereal the days after I don't run?

Audi68

Have you tried a MIM (Atkins Muffin in a Minute) It has a ton of protein and fiber and is quick, easy, and delish!!

You take a 1/4 cup Flaxmeal, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 packet splend, 1 tsp cinnamon Mix in a mug then add 1 egg and 1 tbsp of butter or canola oil or olive oil. Mix it up and microwave for 1 minute.

It may sound a little iffy but trust me....it is really good.

kantone999

Definitely the high-protein egg breakfast if you're a marathon runner.

kimr41

I think I'll give this a try

omgiacobbi

I would go with the eggs, only because I like to eat a lot of protein in the morning. It keeps me fuller longer.

Good luck with your marathon !

fitinyoga14

Both are healthy breakfasts. Why don't you alternate the two to avoid the dreaded "breakfast rut"?

suttercm

I do the one minute muffin, but add a tablespoon on protein powder and a tablespoon of wheat germ.

The cereal/milk would be too high in carbs for me. The eggs & toast would be okay.

SheehyCFC

If you are going to be running that much (ie: burning that many calories) - why not BOTH?

**EDIT - Having said that, if i had to choose, I'd go with the poached eggs and toast (x2) as I like the flavors more and it is more balanced to my macros (carb:fat:protein ratio)

Genie30

In my personal experience, cereal leaves me hungry an hour later whereas the eggs and toast would fill my up a lot longer.

sapalee

I'd go with the eggs for the protein, will help keep you full onger and avoid the crash and hunger shortly after. I often do a few hard boiled eggs, fruit, and a handful of walnuts.

AmyRhubarb

If you are going to be running that much (ie: burning that many calories) - why not BOTH?

Having said that, if i had to choose, I'd go with the poached eggs and toast (x2) as I like the flavors more

I was thinking the same!

I eat eggs & toast pretty much every day, but on the days I run, I usually eat a bowl of oatmeal, bananas, walnuts & honey between my morning workout and getting out the door to run. Then I eat the eggs & toast when I get back. The cereal & fruit before the run is awesome.

Cathleenr

There really isn't enough information here to make a judgment. what does the rest of your nutrition look like? Standing alone, a single meal is either too much of something or not enough.

RentThisSpace

For me, I would go with the eggs option. The eggs will have more protein, which will leave you filing fuller longer and will also be helpful to build and repair muscles from running.

Good luck on reaching your goal of a half marathon. Be sure to not try and do too much, too fast in your training as that is the typical way most people hurt themselves.

toffee322

Both are healthy breakfasts. Why don't you alternate the two to avoid the dreaded "breakfast rut"?

agree! both are healthy and filling. do both and alternate!

sa1712

There really isn't enough information here to make a judgment. what does the rest of your nutrition look like? Standing alone, a single meal is either too much of something or not enough.

havent been training for the last 2 months (just move to london) so just eating calories for a desk job (+30 min walk and back to work)

diet has been consisting of (very very roughly)

shreddies with skimmed milk (350 cal)
banana (100)
prawn mayo sandwhich (300)
veg soup with chicken (300)
2 oatcakes (100)
veg and chicken/eggs/turkey for dinner (300)
several teas with semi skimmed milk throughout the day (50)

probably isnt the best diet but ive gone from 75kg to 67kg since january - always have left over carbs, fat is usually 0-10 left, protein normally too high

been aiming for 1550 each day and usually make it (apart from one day drinking a week where i ignore the diary)

sapalee

Another option is greek yogurt with fruit, walnuts, and some local honey for allergens. yummy

samanthateal

Have you tried a MIM (Atkins Muffin in a Minute) It has a ton of protein and fiber and is quick, easy, and delish!!

You take a 1/4 cup Flaxmeal, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 packet splend, 1 tsp cinnamon Mix in a mug then add 1 egg and 1 tbsp of butter or canola oil or olive oil. Mix it up and microwave for 1 minute.

It may sound a little iffy but trust me....it is really good.

sorry i tried this is was gross, tried to finish it and couldn't do it : /

alexsmith01

Either depending what you feel like on the day both are healthy, why limit yourself? Just see how you feel in the morning haha

jsapninz

Both sound good, it depends on what you need. I always don't eat enough protien so the eggs one would probably better for me.