Just having fruit for breakfast

Luis2787
Luis2787 Posts: 66
in Health and Weight Loss
is that bad just to have fruit for breakfast? was going to do like a fruit salad every morning.

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  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I need more than fruit for breakfast - gotta have my protein! I usually have eggs & toast a a piece of fruit, or oatmeal with Greek yogurt, fruit & nuts mixed in. Good stuff.
  • Davina_JH
    Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
    You should definitely have some protein with it. A couple eggs, some yogurt, cottage cheese etc. Helps so your blood sugar doesn't spike and crash later.
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
    I have to have coffee!
  • ladylu11
    ladylu11 Posts: 631 Member
    mix it in to some greek yogurt to make it a much better and filling breakfast option. I wouldn't have any more fruit the rest of the day though. I limit it to one serving a day
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I have fruit every day for breakfast....usually a cup or so of mixed berries, or half a grapefruit or something. But I also have 2 eggs pretty much every day for my protein. During the work week I have all of the above with my Coach's Oats...on the weekends I throw in some bacon and whole grain toast...sometimes potatoes.
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    well i have why protein so i have that with my fruit?
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    I just had fruit for breakfast today! But I paired it with some Yogurt and Granola :)
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    see i cant have yougurts really or eggs it messes with my stomach so i am limitited for what i can have.
  • MinnieLou92
    MinnieLou92 Posts: 36 Member
    It is healthy but not very balanced if you take everything into consideration! Have your fruit with low fat greek yoghurt for calcium and protein, and sprinkle on some nuts+seeds for healthy fats, and then maybe a tbsp. or two of oats for carbs! Much more all rounded :)
  • MinnieLou92
    MinnieLou92 Posts: 36 Member
    Well you should have fruit on the side with a piece of healthy wholewheat toast with natural PB! Either that or a healthy cereal, you need some form of slow burning carb to see you over till lunch cos fruit is simple sugars and might not fill you up.
  • PennStateChick
    PennStateChick Posts: 327 Member
    Do what works for you! Try it. If you are still hungry, eat other things (like the protein advice). Personally, I eat a banana with a tablespoon of peanut butter nearly every morning. A lot of people tell me it is not enough, but when you get advice here, you should always include "for me" at the end of it. (I.e. Fruit isn't enough for breakfast for me).

    I also can't eat eggs, which is pretty common advice to get more protein. The banana/pb along with awake tea and followed by green tea at about 10-11 is enough to get me through lunchtime. It works for me and I have lost nearly 40 pounds doing it.
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    I tend to keep breakfast small because that's what works best for me, and some days I will have just an apple. As long as you aren't super hungry, you can eat whatever you want for breakfast. Just get your calories/protein/etc. in over the course of the day, and you can time it all however you like.
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    You eat what you need for your daily calorie and nutrient requirements.

    I have a big breakfast every day because I have my workout just before breakfast time.

    I do need protein, complex carbs and healthy fats.
    I usually have Oatmeal ( Old fashioned kind) boiled with cinnamon stick, water and one quarter apple. I add skim milk, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon and one quarter cup blueberries as topping.

    Finally,I have two whole eggs, boiled 3 minutes in water, as part of my daily breakfast

    Good luck in your journey
  • ClementineGeorg
    ClementineGeorg Posts: 505 Member
    Don't know about what is general better, but I can't have fruits for breakfast. First, because just a fruit meal gives me terrible stomach burns (my gastric acid levels tend to get very high from any kind of fruits), second, because if I eat more than 1 serving of fruits a day (and a good breakfast would have more than a serving) gives me bloath and gas.

    I prefer either protein breakfast (yogurt or eggs or cooked chicken meat) if I know that I have to wait more for the next meals (protein keep me full a long time), either carb breakfast (like digestive biscuits) when I have to walk a lot to do stuff in the morning.

    You should try things to see what it's best for you.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    It doesnt matter what you eat or when you eat it. What's important is getting enough calories during the day. Also, protein and fats will improve satiety. If all you can eat is fruit, go for it.
  • iCupCakeNZ
    iCupCakeNZ Posts: 228 Member
    I have to have coffee!

    this with a poached egg, slice of toast and avocado!
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    A lot of grocery delis carry chicken cooked several ways.Roasted or baked is good....if you have access to a refrigerator,you could have chicken for breakfast.How about a protein smoothie? Easy to make,or buy.I used to like the MyOPlex shakes,but use a blender to make my own.Peanut butter on bread/toast or English muffin,taco with chicken & salsa..Good luck with what works for you.
  • Luis2787
    Luis2787 Posts: 66
    think i will try whole wheat toast and fruit in the Morning
  • DancingDreams1234
    DancingDreams1234 Posts: 165
    I have recently been having just fruit for my breakfast, but I think I need to add a little oatmeal to it as I tend to get hungry within a couple hours of eating it.
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    Do whatever works for you and if a fruit cup is what you want for breakfast, just do it! Your body will tell you if it's right or wrong for you:)
  • farway
    farway Posts: 1,264 Member
    It doesn't matter what you eat or when you eat it. What's important is getting enough calories during the day. Also, protein and fats will improve satiety. If all you can eat is fruit, go for it.

    ^^^^^^ very good advice, and, shock horror, you do not even have to eat breakfast

    do what fits in with you, not what fits in with a computer or internet searches
  • marygoodnight007
    marygoodnight007 Posts: 33
    It depends on if you plan to eat like a hobbit or not. I have very small meals and snack A LOT, the majority of the calories in my food diary are from snacks are little mini-meals.
  • mjl54
    mjl54 Posts: 127 Member
    Do what works for you as long as you get as close to your macros as you can.

    this morning I had a oatmeal with PB and J. and I washed it down with choc protein drink.
    mmm good
  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    As long as you hit your calorie, and p/c/f goals, and get the rest of your vitamins and nutrients each day, it doesn't matter when you eat what you eat. If you only want fruit for breakfast, go for it.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    IF it works well for you, then do it. I need protein first thing in the morning (to stave off too many headaches)

    I like Quest Bars and fruit in the morning.

    Or a turkey burger if it's already in patty form and I easily throw it in a pan to cook.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Why would you think it could be "bad"?
  • smoootka
    smoootka Posts: 67 Member
    Eat what feels good for you.

    Most of the days I have only fruit for breakfast. Every 2 hours fruit (2 bananas, then maybe 2 apples etc) before noon. I have proteins later in the day and even that not every day, because it just doesn't agree with me.

    And, btw, there are some proteins in fruit, too :)

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