Do you make time for breakfast or do you rush out the door each morning thinking you will grab something later? It would seem logical that saving those calories would allow us to eat more at lunch or maybe have that snack later. Most of the time, by lunch time, we are so hungry we make bad choices. If you start your day with something high in protein, you will feel satisfied longer and usually you will make better choices if you are not "fainting from hunger".
What to do if you just don't have time for breakfast? My solution is a meal replacement shake that is high in protein and low in sugar. (Sugar is the enemy) My product of choice is the Advocare Meal Replacement Shakes. They come in chocolate, chocolate mocha, vanilla and berry. They have 24 grams of protein and 50% of your daily recommended amount of calcium. They are not grainy and mix well in a shaker. They are just 220 calories per shake. My favorite is the vanilla with a banana. I have a small blender that I use. I add about 8 ounces of cold water, a few ice cubes, a banana and a packet of the vanilla meal replacement. The shakes mix equally well in a shaker bottle if you are not adding fruit or ice. This makes my breakfast around 300 calories and I am satisfied until lunch. The protein keeps my energy up and keeps me from reaching for a snack too soon. This is a good portable breakfast that you can take with you if you need to.
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