Breakfast basics?

soonerkt87

What is better to eat for breakfast- protein or carbs? I have been told both and I just wanted to see what everyone else eats. Thanks!

Lysander666

I'm incredibly lazy so eat Belvita breakfast biscuits every day. They're about 400 kcal but it means I don't have to prepare anything, I can eat them wherever I want, and I don't have to wash anything up. So carbs is the answer there.

WhiteGirlWasted13

I alternate between greek yogurt/applesauce and scrambled eggs. I haven't noticed a huge difference in the scale or how I feel later in the day either way. And yeah, I know greek yogurt is "technically" a protein, but once I add the applesauce, well, it's like eating a bowl of custard. Sooo good!

trialstyle

I eat oatmeal- Bob's Red Mill. It's a whole grain and Gluten free rolled oats. I throw in a hand full of walnuts and good to go, I also use a bit of unsweetened Almond milk to make it creamy. It's a complex carb so it's better for you.

teachermegan

I pair them together at most meals. Breakfast is usually one egg in some form (fried or hard boiled) and grits or 1 piece of whole grain toast.
http://www.menshealth.com/weight-loss/if-pairing-protein-carbs-helps-build

cwolfman13

I eat both. It just really depends on what you have going on and what your goals are. I eat eggs and oats with berries every day during the week. I do bigger cooked breakfasts on the weekends with bacon and eggs and such. I always have fruit of some kind with breakfast. On Saturdays I make sure I have a banana or apple or something with my breakfast to give me a good sugar kick for my 10AM lifting session...otherwise, mostly a berry guy.

TimeForMe99

I eat fat free greek yogurt with fruit nearly every day (I'm not a big breakfast fan). It's an even balance of carbs and protein.

If I'm working out in the AM I'll go with toast with cheese or peanut butter, for a bigger carb boost.

cherryd69

I eat Porridge... with a bit of fresh fruit thrown in..

It's the only time i have milk during the day.

majope

Yeah, depends on goals. If I ran hard the day before, I might be sure to up protein at breakfast (and all day) to make sure I have enough for muscle repair--a 2 or 3 egg omelet with cheese is my go-to breakfast then. If not, or if I'm going to run later, I might concentrate more on carbs and have oatmeal and/or toast.

cgrout78

I try to get at least 15 grams of protein in, or else i'm hungry an hour or two later

epie2098

It really depends on the individual. My husband's breakfast smoothies are frozen berries, a banana, orange juice and either chia or flax seeds. That keeps him going all morning, but I would drop dead after an hour and a half. Mine are protein powder, almond milk, frozen berries/other fruit, and chia/flax. He doesn't like my smoothies - he says they make him feel heavy.

You have to try different things and see what works best for you

dorthymcconnel

I have to have both, or I feel sick. I usually am heavier on the protein than the carbs, though. Eggs and whole grain toast are a good combo for me.

dark_angel1554

I try to change it up actually and create a balance between both.

Most days I will have either oatmeal or bran flakes type cereal. A banana cut up, and about 1 tbsp of natural peanut butter. Though if it's the weekend and I feel like cooking a bit, I will have eggs, a piece of whole grain toast with natural peanut butter on it.

astrylian

I like toast with melting, gooey peanut butter on top, and a yogurt on the side.

bumblebums

I eat food for breakfast. Food that's rich in protein, carbs, and fats. At least 600 calories of breakfast every day. I vary between yogurt, cottage cheese, meat and eggs, tofu, bread, fruit (in smoothies), nut butters, hard ripened cheeses, smoked fish, etc.

ShaniWulffe

My go-to breakfast is a cheese omelette with ketchup on top and vanilla yogurt with granola. I find if I don't have the slight protein boost early in the day, I'm starving later

XXXMinnieXXX

Full fat Greek yogurt, with some berries and some grape nuts is a favourite of mine. Some carbs, fat and protein. Keep me going for a while, or 2 eggs on one slice of wholemeal toast, so protein and complex carbs and some fat again. If I don't have some prptein at breakfast the day is generally down hill! I definitely need some to start my day!

Zara