Breakfast food - please help!

watermelon26
watermelon26 Posts: 3
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
I get insanely hungry in the morning. Soon after I wake up, in one instant I get so hungry that I feel nauseous. The lowest calorie/fat breakfast food that I know to eat is cereal, since things like fruit wouldn't get rid of my hunger. But cereal is still pretty high in calories because I need to eat more than the 1/2 cup serving to not feel starving. Is there anything that is a lower calorie breakfast food that would get rid of hunger? Is there a low calorie cereal or something like it?
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  • pattyproulx
    pattyproulx Posts: 603 Member
    To satiate hunger, you need to add fat and protein to your meals.

    Having bacon and eggs (sans toast) for breakfast keeps me full until lunch.
  • Nytram81
    Nytram81 Posts: 44
    I've heard alot of people talking about adding rolled oats, fruit and some skimmed milk and ice cubes into a blender, whizz it together and then drink it. Fast, healthy and yummy :-)
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    Oatmeal will fill you up and it will stick with you longer than say Cheerios or Corn Flakes. Don't be afraid of the calories unless they are empty calories.
  • kelly_a
    kelly_a Posts: 2,010 Member
    To satiate hunger, you need to add fat and protein to your meals.

    ^^^this^^
  • gardenimp
    gardenimp Posts: 185 Member
    I agree, you need protein in the morning. My favorite breakfast is egg beaters, with salsa & low fat cheeese in a whole wheat tortilla with coffee :drinker:
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    I eat oatmeal for breakfast

    Other suggestions would be

    fruit & cottage cheese
    Apple & cheese strings
    toast and peanut butter

    I just made an awesome quiche. You can bake it, freeze it in portions.

    If you really "need" cereal then try kashi go lean, it's high in protein compared to other cereals.
  • wantthistowork
    wantthistowork Posts: 70
    I eat 0% fat fage greek yogurt with about a 1/6 of a cup of berries and natural fake sugar (if that makes sense). It usually fills me up for a few hours. Sometimes I have a slice of multigrain toast with marmalade or an english muffin, sometimes just the yogurt and berries. However I am newish to this so who knows, but it is low in calories and does fill me up even more than cereal (which I LOVE and agree, don't like the 3/4 of a cup situation!)
  • rwcloud
    rwcloud Posts: 3 Member
    Oatmeal!!!
  • lalalazzz
    lalalazzz Posts: 131 Member
    I hate breakffast foods and I eat "lunch" and "dinner" type meals for breakfast most of the time. I'd rather have a turkey sandwich or leftover pasta or whatever for breakfast. I usually average around 300 calories for breakfast. As long as it's high fiber and protein it doesn't have to be the traditional eggs, cereal, yogurt (HATE yogurt!!!!), etc
  • lesliefoste
    lesliefoste Posts: 137 Member
    It sounds like your blood sugar is dropping low in the mornings. You might look into having a fasting blood sugar test. But in answer to you question, someone else already mentioned the solution- protein and fat. Eggs, cheese, peanut butter, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, or ham are all good choices. Pair them with fresh fruit for a low-carb way to keep from starving before lunch.
  • pastancil
    pastancil Posts: 10
    Healthy Life English Muffin (80 calories, multigrain or whole wheat) with Peanut Butter and a bowl of fruit. Total calories around 225-250 depending on how much and the kind of fruit.
  • ninaisaac
    ninaisaac Posts: 11 Member
    Try instant oatmeal. I like the plain with a packet of splenda and a handful of raisins. I usually eat breakfast around 7:30 am & that keeps me pretty full until about 10:30 am - 11:00 am. It's about 150 calories for 1 packet of instant oatmeal & a tbsp of raisins. Eggs in the morning is also a good choice. Try the Hungy Girl website. She's got a few "Egg Mug" recipes that are super simple & only take about 3-5 min to make.
  • MzMiller1215
    MzMiller1215 Posts: 633 Member
    I hardly ever eat cereal for breakfast unless it is old fashioned oatmeal and no matter what, I "always" eat more protein; usually turkey bacon and egg beaters scrambled with olive oil. Also try fat-fee yogurt with granola. But, please don't forget the protein!!
  • gila24
    gila24 Posts: 20 Member
    I second the fat free greek yogurt, it is high in protein, I mix it with a fruit, nuts or oatmeal
  • lissypriss
    lissypriss Posts: 157 Member
    You must eat more protein! It helps curb hunger and it great to start your day! Egg whites, yogurt, and oatmeal with strawberries are great to start the day if you feel really hungry or nauseous. I just drink coffee because I'm the exact opposite of you... I get sick if I eat something! I don't know why, but I haven't been able to eat in the mornings since I was a kid....it would come right back up!
  • lindak71
    lindak71 Posts: 92 Member
    I usually eat 2 breakfasts. Something smaller, like a Fiber One 90 calorie bar or a 1/2 serving of a Fiber One cereal at around 6am and then later on, like 9am, I'll have double fiber whole wheat bread with peanut butter or Best Life margarine and a hot cup of coffee or tea. The combination of the fiber and the hot drink always fills me up. It depends on your calorie allotment. I eat around 1400-1500 calories, so i can afford 400-500 calories for breakfast.
  • OpenWindow
    OpenWindow Posts: 15
    I bought fat free cinnamon raisin english muffins and they are DELICIOUS! I am also going to hard boil some eggs this week and alternate the english muffins with those :) Good luck!
  • agcb13
    agcb13 Posts: 2 Member
    I agree that you should probably check with a doctor to have a fasting glucose test done. My breakfast this morning was chicken apple sausage (1 link) sliced, green bell pepper & onion (sauteed) all grilled together and a glass of orange juice for 237 calories.

    I'm not a fan of eggbeaters but I find that if you mix them with things such as turkey bacon or turkey sausage, or even veggies you can't tell the difference from a whole egg.
  • iluminadaonix
    iluminadaonix Posts: 79 Member
    I eat scrambled 2 egg whites with bell pepper, .5 oz deli turkey breast and half of slice of american cheese cooked with butter
    cooking spray (0 calories). I eat it with one slice of whole wheat bread and coffee with 1:4 cup 1% milk no sugar. It's only 220 calories and keeps me full till lunch. Definitely you need protein, fiber, and a little of good oil to stay full.
  • astrosnider
    astrosnider Posts: 151 Member
    I was given a free sample box of a fairly new cereal called Wheaties Fuel. I tried it and liked it so now that's what I have for breakfast with a little skim milk and a sliced banana or other fruit. The cereal has 210 calories in 3/4 cup, which is not too bad. I think it's important to eat something fairly substantial for breakfast because otherwise I don't have energy for the day. In the winter my husband usually makes Irish Oats steel cut oatmeal for breakfast, which is quite good and filling at about 150 calories per serving (made from 1/4 cup dry). We have it with Splenda, blueberries and cinnamon.
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    For breakfast, and any meal really, make sure that you get lean protein, healthy fats and high fiber.

    Here are my main breakfasts that I like to eat:

    Yogurt Parfait (layered)
    - 2/3 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
    - 1/4 cup kashi go lean cereal
    - 1/2 cup blueberries, strawberries
    - 2 Tbsp Almond slices

    Oatmeal, Eggs and Almonds (Eaten separately)
    - 1/4 cup dry oatmeal cooked with 1/2 cup water
    - 1/2 cup egg beaters cooked
    - 1 serving (18 grams=100 calories) natural almonds

    Higher in sodium, but still good: Peanut butter toast and eggs
    - 2 slices lite wheat bread, toasted (35 calories a slice)
    - 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
    - 1/4 cup egg beaters, cooked

    These are all around a 40-30-30 plan (not exact), and contain from 200 to 250 calories.
  • sawalter68
    sawalter68 Posts: 24 Member
    I like Go Lean (you get 1 cup which is a lot) with vanilla ice cream whey protein powder and chopped walnuts. Keeps me full all morning. I also eat 1 egg scrambled with 2-3 egg whites. I eat this on Trader Joe's multi-grain sprouted bread.
  • watermelon26
    watermelon26 Posts: 3
    thanks! these are really good suggestions. i'm looking for something low calorie/fat for breakfast because I eat a lot of my calorie limit in the second half of the day. what is the test that a couple of you suggested? what does it test for?
  • greenscrapcat
    greenscrapcat Posts: 31
    Love oatmeal, it sticks with you longer, and canadian bacon. Or a scrambled egg and toast :)
  • hedleyrocks247
    hedleyrocks247 Posts: 185 Member
    Oatmeal with Peanut Butter in it......TO DIE FOR!!!!!! It's often my supper when I'm on evening shift as well!!!!! DELISH!!!
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I eat two scrambled eggs, cooked with olive oil.
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    Love oatmeal, it sticks with you longer, and canadian bacon. Or a scrambled egg and toast :)
    Yep, the WHOLE office can smell when you are eating your oatmeal. :wink:
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    Don't always look at low cal. Look at nutrition. I try to eat the most before 2pm so I don't have a problem with a large breakfast. As mentioned you need some form of protein in your breakfast. Many nutrition sites recommends eggs and some studies suggest that people who eat eggs for breakfast tend to snack less and lose more weight.
  • watermelon26
    watermelon26 Posts: 3
    i just tried the oatmeal for the first time and oh my gosh. it is filling and healthy and low cal all in one. and since i made it with milk there was some added protein. healthiest breakfast i've had in a long time!
  • elle277
    elle277 Posts: 3
    yeah i`ve had this problem too and the best solution for me was either oatmeal or oatbran. cooked in a lot of water and for longer time. also sometimes i cook in an egg white or protein powder and i always add flaxseeds, sometimes soymilk or almond milk. and top with fruit or something. i don`t put any sugar in it. sometimes top with nut butter but since you`re going for low calorie. but yes. OATMEAL AND OATBRAN ARE THE BEST FOR FILLING ME UP. :D
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