You know the old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it also may be the most important meal for weight loss – if you’re eating the right breakfast. And eggs may be one of best weight loss foods of all!

They’re high in protein, which helps build muscle, and they’re low in carbs, but still satisfying, so you won’t feel the need to snack in between meals, which means you’ll consume less calories.

And speaking of calories, they’re low in that too! Two eggs and a piece of toast will give you less calories than some energy bars.

Plus, you’ll get a lot of great vitamins in each egg – including D and B12, plus iron to help keep your energy up throughout the day.

They’ll also help out balancing your blood sugar and insulin levels, and they won’t negatively affect your cholesterol.

And the best part of all? You don’t even need to only have them at breakfast – a hard-boiled egg makes a great snack, and you can prepare a bunch at a time.

When it comes to losing weight, go grab an egg!

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You want to eat healthy tonight, but don’t have time to run to the supermarket? No problem – if your shelves are stocked for quick, nutritious meals.

Canned food doesn’t have to just be full of sugars and sodium – there are some healthy ones to keep on hand that are just as healthy as non-canned counterparts – a good rule of thumb is find stuff that has the fewest number of ingredients – and, in a pinch, keep these non-perishables in your pantry:

Black beans are loaded with fiber and can be used in everything from soups to burritos – just make sure to rinse them first.

Peaches are great for topping yogurts or using instead of syrup for pancakes and ice cream – look for ones that are packed in their own juice.

Crushed tomatoes can be use in everything from soup to pasta, and are packed with nutrients – to keep healthy, look for cans with “no salt added.”

Fall is around the corner, and pumpkin is loaded with vitamins, fiber, and is great in smoothies.

Salmon in a can will last longer than more expensive fresh salmon and can be a salad topper or even formed into patties.

Artichoke hearts are loaded with good carbs, vitamins, and antioxidants, and are a fun pizza topping or appetizer.

So, if you’re looking to eat healthier, check out the can aisle!

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When it comes to our eating habits, there are some foods you know you should consume in moderation. But there’s a handful that are particularly bad for our diets that you are really doing a number on our bodies, causing damage like weight gain, increased risk of heart disease and stroke, or worse.

There are a few foods in particular that dietitians suggest avoiding:

Grilled meats are delicious, but that char on the outside could potentially give you unwanted carcinogens to ingest. Using a less fatty or marinated cut will cut back on the dripping that goes into the grill fire and there’ll be less burning and smoking from the flames.

Cold cuts are very high in sodium and they often have nitrates and nitrites that have linked with an increased risk of cancer. And washing it down with soda won’t help – it’s just empty calories and loads of sugars, that can help increase a risk of diabetes. Same goes for candy or other drinks like fruit juice, smoothies, and even sweetened iced tea.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but if it’s cereal with sugar, artificial sweeteners and colorings, you’ll want to skip that – look for ones with low sugar, and high fiber and protein.

Finally, fried foods are usually done in an oil that gives the food some toxic compounds, which can lead to a host of health problems like diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s, and premature aging.

You don’t have to cut these totally out of your life, but if you practice moderation, a healthier lifestyle awaits!

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