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Eating healthy breakfast foods is critical to managing your weight. Here are some low fat healthy breakfast ideas to start your day with a healthy meal that will keep you energized. Use this list of healthy breakfast foods as a starting point, and add your own combinations and variations as you adopt healthier habits.

1. Cereal. Have a bowl of high fiber, whole grain cereal, with low fat milk. Add some freshly chopped fruit to it if you like. Bran cereals are high in fiber and will help you feel fuller for longer. Fruits such as kiwi fruit, apples or berries add a fresh, sharp taste to cereals.
2. Muffins. While most readymade muffins are high in fat and calories, you can bake your own muffins on the weekend, with bran flour for a healthy breakfast treat.
3. Eggs. Have an egg for breakfast – poached, boiled or scrambled for a high protein meal. If you have the time, make an omelet, with fresh vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes.
4. Protein Shake. For an instant and filling breakfast, have a protein shake. Add fruit or yoghurt to your shake for extra flavor.
5. Oats. Instant oat porridge is an excellent quick way to have a healthy breakfast. Instant oats come in a variety of flavors, and can be jazzed up with flaxseeds, berries, nuts and honey for a delicious breakfast ready in five minutes.
6. Fruit Smoothie. A simple, fast and nutritious way to start the day is to make your own fruit smoothie, by blending non fat milk with two of your favorite fruits. Try a mix of frozen raspberries and banana, or orange juice and blackberries for example.
7. Whole Grain Toast. Two slices of toast spread with low fat dairy spread or cottage cheese makes for a simple way to start the day. If you have sweet tooth, you can have honey or jam with your toast. Have some sliced grapefruit on the side.
8. Yoghurt. A huge range and variety of low fat yoghurts are available today for an easy and healthy breakfast. Add your favorite fruit to a bowl of yoghurt, or add yoghurt to your cereal for a healthy and tasty way to get the calcium your bones need. Yoghurt also helps with weight loss.
9. Smoked Fish. Try some smoked salmon or cod with a slice of whole grain toast, or a wholegrain roll. Add some grilled tomatoes or cottage cheese for flavor. The high protein content and healthy fats in this meal will keep your appetite under control.
10. Tea. Whether it’s regular or decaf, tea is filled with antioxidants to help boost your immune system. A cup of black or green tea, either hot or cold, can have extra zest with a slice of lemon or orange.

Warning: Make time for breakfast. Get up 15 minutes earlier. It’s well worth the effort! Don’t skip breakfast, or you will end up binge eating during the day.