4 ways in which your breakfast is making you gain weight

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gives you much-needed energy for the day ahead. But if you don’t eat the right things, it can make you gain weight.
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Your breakfast can have an impact on your weight. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Shreya Gupta Published: 26 Dec 2020, 11:30 am IST
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The new year is right around the corner, and if your resolution also includes getting fit and healthy, then getting your breakfast right is important. Keeping aside the debate whether you should be skipping breakfast or not, let’s focus on what you eat for breakfast. Because that’s what makes or breaks your weight. 

When you are trying to lose weight, 70% of weight loss is dependent on your diet, and 30% your physical activity. So, now you know how important it is to be mindful of what you are eating, and when you are eating. Because no matter how hard you’re working out in the gym, you won’t lose weight, until your diet is on point.  

When talking about breakfast, while many people know it is the most important meal of the day, they still make a lot of mistakes that put them at the risk of gaining weight. These are four mistakes that can also make you gain weight.

1. You are drinking juice

While drinking juice might sound healthy, and you might think what’s wrong with it, let’s break it to you. What we often tend to do is consume packaged juice from the supermarket, and these contain high calories and added sugar, making it very low in nutrition.

Also, read: Even sweetened juices and iced tea can up heart disease risk by 20% in women

Also, even if you are having fresh homemade juice, it is still low in fibre. So, it’s always better to opt for fresh fruit instead of juices.

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It is always better to have the fresh fruit! Image courtesy: Shutterstock
2. Your meal is low in protein

Protein is just necessary to build muscle, but it is also the basic building block of your body. Apart from that, it is also essential for weight loss, as it keeps you feeling fuller, and keeps your cravings at bay. Having a good portion of protein in your breakfast will ensure that you are getting enough nutrients, and the energy to kick start your day.

3. You are eating the wrong carbs

Even when you’re dieting, you shouldn’t be completely cutting back on carbs, as it is essential for your body. Instead, what you can do is choose the right kind of carbs. If you were earlier having bread or pancakes, then try switching to oatmeal or seeds, because these are high in fibre content.

Also, read: Low-carbs versus low-calories: We’ll tell you which diet is better for weight loss

4. You’re not including fats

Fats are always viewed in a bad light, but remember, just like carbs, fats are also essential for your body. Monounsaturated fats are believed to suppress the feeling of hunger and keep you full for longer. Peanut butter, egg yolk, and seeds like pumpkin and sesame seeds are a few foods that contain healthy monounsaturated fats.

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If you have been making any of the above mistakes, then now is the time to correct them and avoid weight gain!

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Finding nirvana in good food, Shreya also loves reading books and is a die-hard Potterhead. Confident and motivated she's fun to be with. Plus food. Always. ...Read More

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