Unhealthy Breakfast Choices

Doughnuts: High in sugar, trans-fats, calories and refined flour, doughnuts are not only bad for your waistline, but ultimately disastrous for your energy levels as well. The high sugar content is likely to end in a midday energy crash. If you crave a doughnut, try a piece of whole-grain bread with some jam and peanut butter instead.

Fast-Food “Breakfast Sandwiches:” The combination of low-quality, fried meats, processed cheese, and refined breads adds up to a high-calorie, high-sodium, fat-laden food. A better option is to make a sandwich at home - include whole-grain bread, low-fat cheese and fresh veggies, for an added dose of fiber.

Sugared Cereal: While different brands vary widely in the amount of added sugars (do your homework and read the labels), sugared cereals should not be a part of your morning routine - or your diet, period. If you crave sweetness, try adding a teaspoon of sugar to unsweetened whole-grain cereals, or try a bowl of steel-cut oats with some blackstrap molasses, which provides an added dose of calcium.

**From drweil.com 6/10/2009**

Better Fast Food Choices

Always on the run? Love to eat out? Well I am going to try and list a few healthier alternatives if you have to hit the fast food line:

Subway/Fire House Subs/Which Wich: Choose the 6-inch Turkey Breast or Ham Sub on Wheat. Avoid the Mayo and try Spicy Mustard instead. Load it up with veges, and avoid any high-calorie sauces like ranch or oil and vinegar.

Opt for water or unsweetened tea (and don't add artificial sweetener!) instead of sodas and avoid the chips.

You can walk away with a pretty good lunch alternative and not feel guilty that you broke your diet. If you can - avoid the cheese too - but I can never leave that out!