Eating cereal for breakfast is quick and easy. You put them in the bowl, wait for the milk to reach the desired temperature and pour it over the top. That easy. However, there are other things to keep in mind so that breakfast does not make you fat and you end up with several extra kilos because of the first meal of the day. Here we tell you what they are.
Be careful with your portions. The recommended amount varies depending on the type of cereals. With whole grains the ideal is one cup, while with sugary ones it should always be less. Calculate it so it doesn't exceed 400 calories.
Help yourself in the kitchen and put the cereal box and milk where they were. If you take them with you to the table, you will be tempted to add more cereals and milk, which will skyrocket the number of calories in your breakfast.
Don't abuse healthy ingredients. Although they provide essential nutrients like fiber and protein, adding too many nuts or fresh fruit to your breakfast bowl will put your silhouette at risk. So eat nuts, fruit, and seeds for your breakfast, but in moderation.
Choose the right milk. Opting for a skim instead of a whole can save up to 60 calories. This is because it contains less fat, while offering the same amount of calcium and protein. And if you do not like the taste of soy milk, we advise you to use it, since the number of calories it provides is even lower than that of skimmed milk.
Reduce the consumption of sugary cereals. Since they are delicious, and in the morning many people need that sugar injection, we will not say a clear "no". However, what we do advise you is to be careful with the portions and read the labels, as some brands have a very high sugar content. If you refuse to switch from your favorite sugary cereals to oatmeal or whole wheat fiber, a great solution is to mix them up. Pouring a small handful of the sugary ones into an oatmeal-dominated bowl will give your breakfast some of that much-loved flavor in exchange for far fewer calories.