Can This Breakfast Habit Help You Live Longer?
Breakfast sets the stage for your day ahead, which is why doctors recommend eating a healthy, satisfying morning meal. For longevity, cardiologist Lauren Dal Farra, M.D., recommends building your breakfast around three nutritional pillars: protein, healthy fat and fiber.
So, what does this look like? It starts with protein. “A protein-forward breakfast is one of the simplest ways to protect your metabolism and long-term health,” Dal Farra says. You can get that protein from eggs, strained (Greek-style) yogurt, beans, tofu, smoked salmon or even tuna fish or turkey. For healthy fats, we have olive oil, avocado, nuts, nut butter and seeds. And for fiber, focus on whole grains, fruits and veggies.
Whether you’re a breakfast eater or not, you can follow this advice no matter what time of day you have your first meal. If that sounds good to you, read on to learn why this approach is so great for longevity, plus other breakfast habits to keep you healthy, longer.
Excerpted from Eating Well
