BU Now » Breakfast http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow News, information and research from Boston University Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:14:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 From Joan Salge Blake: http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2010/01/12/from-joan-salge-blake-11/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2010/01/12/from-joan-salge-blake-11/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:24:19 +0000 Lauren Davalla http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=4095 Eating Breakfast Can Make Your Slimmer

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Some research suggests that people who skip breakfast have a higher body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of your weight in relationship to your height and a higher tendency of being overweight. With two thirds of Americans overweight, a morning meal may just be the best kept waist-trimming secret.  Here is more information about the benefits of breakfast and WHAT to eat to start your day.

A healthy breakfast that will fuel your morning and fight hunger should contain a combination of nutrient-rich carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and veggies along with some some lean protein and a smidgen of fat. Fiber, protein, and fat will help you feel full longer!  Here are Picture Perfect Breakfast Combos.

]]> http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2010/01/12/from-joan-salge-blake-11/feed/ 0 From Joan Salge Blake: http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2009/12/09/from-joan-salge-blake/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2009/12/09/from-joan-salge-blake/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:09:30 +0000 Lauren Davalla http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=3915 sc cheerios 2General Mills just announced that they will be reducing the amount of sugar in their cereals that are advertised to children. These cereals will soon have less than 10 grams of sugar in each serving. Over the last few years they have reduced the sugar in many of their cereals by as much as 20 percent.  For example, a serving of Apple Cinnamon Cheerios had 13 grams of sugar per serving in 2007 and currently contains 11 grams per serving. In the future, a serving will have less than 10 grams.  Here is a Fox TV Segment on kid-friendly, healthy cereals.

]]> http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2009/12/09/from-joan-salge-blake/feed/ 0 From Nutrition Professor Joan Salge Blake: http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2009/11/17/from-nutrition-professor-joan-salge-blake-11/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2009/11/17/from-nutrition-professor-joan-salge-blake-11/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:41:09 +0000 Jennifer McDonald http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=3766 breakfastWith little kitchen prep and clean up, cereals are an ideal fast food in the morning. A USDA report shows that ready-to-eat cereals are a top breakfast choice and are more popular than breads, bagels, and other bakery items among Americans in the early hours of the morning.

Beware: Not all cereals are created equal. Your cereal should contain:

* Whole Grains (contains “100% whole grains” or “whole grains” are the predominate source of grains listed in the ingredients)
* At least 2 grams of fiber per serving
* No more than 2 teaspoons of added sugar (8 grams of sugar on the Nutrition Facts Panel) per serving

Find out which cereal brands make the nutrition grade.

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