3 Breakfast options that help you shed kilos

Rather than skip a meal, you could actually end up shedding kilos if you ate one. New research from the University of Nottingham suggests that a breakfast of muesli with milk, tinned peaches and yoghurt can help weight loss

Starting your day on an empty stomach will not only drain you of energy, but also cut down your metabolic rate warns Richa Anand, nutritionist with LH Hiranandani Hospital.

"Skipping breakfast results in a drop in an individual's metabolic rate, and so, you end up burning far fewer calories." The way to increase your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is to combine a healthy breakfast with a good fitness routine.

Skipping breakfast keeps your body in starvation mode, making it believe you need to store fat since food isn't coming your way easily. Eating a good meal gives your metabolism that much needed boost.

What THE FAMOUS EAT for breakfast

Candice Pinto
Model
I start the day with a banana and glass of milk followed by a Tuna or Chicken Sandwich. Sometimes, I swap it with an omelette made with egg white.

Cyrus Sahukar
Veejay
I don't like a heavy breakfast so, I have a cup of coffee when I wake up, and later go for a glass of orange juice.

Shweta Gulati
TV actor
I usually start my day at 8 am, and since that's too early to have a heavy breakfast, I have a glass of warm water with a dash of lemon and honey.

3 Healthy Breakfast Options

Muesli, milk, peaches and yoghurt

Total calories 350
30 gms of Muesli has
100 calories
150 ml of skimmed milk has 100 calories
A peach has about
50 calories
100 gm bowl of yoghurt contains 100 calories

Why it's good for you

According to the study, this breakfast has a low Glycaemic Index (GI) which breaks down fat better. While muesli is high in fibre, it also has complex carbohydrates that contribute to weight loss. Having a glass of skimmed milk gives you the desired proteins minus the fat, while a peach provides you with fibre and leaves you feeling full. Research proves that the calcium and protein derived from eating low-fat yoghurt may help burn fat and promote weight loss.

For North Indian khana lovers

Spinach / Methi / Cauliflower parathas with apple, papaya or watermelon

Total calories 300
100 gms apple contains 50 calories
150 gms of papaya contains 50 calories
150 gms to 175 gms of watermelon contains
50 calories
A whole wheat paratha made of spinach, methi or cauliflower with less oil contains 250 calories

Why it's good for you

Apples, papayas and watermelons are rich in vitamins, fibre, oxidants. They leave you feeling full and keep you away from bingeing. A whole wheat paratha can be a substitute for muesli for those who prefer an Indian breakfast, with the same health benefits.

For the sapad gang

Daliya /Upma or Vegetable Idli served with sambhar

Total calories 200 to 250
A plate of Daliya or Upma contains 200 calories
A Vegetable Idli made with greens and served with sambhar contains 250 calories

Why it's good for you

Daliya/ Upma or a plate of Vegetable Idlis is a healthy breakfast option because all of these are steamed, prepared with less fat, and ideal for those who don't enjoy a heavy breakfast.