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We want to know what questions you have on health and wellness. Share your questions here and Arlene Sanoy, registered dietician at Kraft Kitchens, will stop by monthly to select two questions to be answered in our new upcoming KRAFT Live Healthy & Happy newsletter. The answers will also be posted here for everyone to see on the message boards.
Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Dec 9, 2008 10:51 AM
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a couple of pieces of 12 grain toast with 'minute preserves' and coffee...
i quoted minute preserves because ill make this every so often and it will keep for about a week... i just mash up what ever berries with a bit of sugar or splenda, and spread it on my toast..
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Dec 9, 2008 9:16 AM
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I just made an omelet recipe with a little left over turkey, onion and one egg. Topped it with just a bit of low fat colby and some salsa. Toasted a piece of whole wheat toast and breakfast was ready in 5 min.
I love oatmeal and will not get the instant as the regular rolled oats has more fiber and only takes 2 1/2 min to cook in the microwave. I add one package Slenda when I have some on hand, some cinnamon and a little skim milk. And recently I tried Oat Mills Oat Bran. Takes 3-4 min to cook in the microwave, has less fat than oatmeal and has a little more fiber. It tastes like a chunkier version of cream of wheat. This with an apple keeps me going all morning.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Dec 8, 2008 4:59 AM
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> I toast a whole wheat english muffin then top with an
> egg, lowfat cheese, and a couple of thin slices of
> lean ham. Very filling and only about 250 cal. You
> can add a piece of fruit to round out the meal if you
> like.
We have a family flock of free-range chickens, so eggs are usually available. I like to keep a few hard boiled eggs available for quick breakfasts. Along with an apple or pear and a cup of tea, it gets me going and it's quick to fix.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Dec 7, 2008 12:05 PM
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I toast a whole wheat english muffin then top with an egg, lowfat cheese, and a couple of thin slices of lean ham. Very filling and only about 250 cal. You can add a piece of fruit to round out the meal if you like.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Dec 7, 2008 12:01 PM
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> And I agree- coffee and whole wheat toast (or a fiber
> bar if I'm on the run) is my usual, too.
Coincidentally, fiber bars usually give me the runs.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Dec 4, 2008 3:49 PM
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Peanut butter on oatmeal...interesting. I can honestly say, I've never thought of that. A good idea for sneaking some protein into breakfast, though.
And I agree- coffee and whole wheat toast (or a fiber bar if I'm on the run) is my usual, too. I like my toast w/a smidgen of butter or Smart Balance and Black Berry jam. Though, when it gets super cold here, I will sometimes change out to Kashi oatmeal or homemade hot mixed grain cereal or steel ground (Irish) oatmeal. I usually add walnuts and a mix of dried cranberries& raisins. But I should try peanut butter next time. I'm always up for new foods!
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Dec 4, 2008 9:59 AM
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Has any one else put a spoonful of peanut butter on top of their oatmeal?
Usually I'm a cup of coffee & a piece of whole wheat toast kind of gal.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Dec 4, 2008 8:38 AM
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One of my favorite breakfasts is an english muffin toasted, then a small piece of sharp cheddar (I cut mine off of a block, but the cracker cuts will work, too) and four pizza style canadien bacon pieces (or one sandwich style). I put it together and nuke it for 20 seconds. It's less than 300 cals, and it will power me through a three mile morning run--or a morning of shopping--without needing a snack before lunch.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Oct 23, 2008 11:02 PM
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Oatmeal is a great complex carb to start your day off right. Add some protein such as 1 egg and 3 egg whites and you have a perfect breakfast! 
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Oct 23, 2008 9:31 PM
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I love oatmeal for breakfast because it is easy to make, filling and low in calories. I also like pairing cereal with fruit. I love tasty waffles and bagels, but I will split them in half so I get a good breakfast without all the calories.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Oct 23, 2008 4:41 PM
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I definately agree with the oatmeal!! If you're not much for plain cereal try adding cinnamon to the oatmeal. Also, a high protein, quick breakfast is one piece of wheat toast with one tablespoon of peanut butter on it with one cup of black coffee. Hope this helps!
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Oct 22, 2008 11:51 PM
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Takes a little prep work over the weekend or the night before: I grab a hard boiled egg, mini wheat bagel and some sliced fresh fruit.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Oct 22, 2008 9:09 PM
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When I know I am going to be tempted I eat high fiber oatmeal for breakfast. Quaker has "weight watchers" oatmeal that tastes good and works very well to keep me from overindulging on foods that aren't good for me.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Oct 22, 2008 8:23 PM
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I'm allergic to eggs and live on low carbs so traditional breakfast (eggs or cereal) is not an option. My two favorite breakfasts are:
(1) low carb wheat bred with non fat cream cheese and smoked salmon. Well balanced with protein and omega 3's.
(2) low fat cottage cheese with diced fresh fruit and chopped nuts on top (no granola - too much sugar).
For the nuts, I chop a pile of mixed nuts and toss them with cinnamon, splenda and sugar free vanilla coffee syrup and toast them in the oven. I keep them in a zip lock bag and scoop out 1/4 c for the cottage cheese/fruit topping.
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Re: Low-cal but filling breakfast
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Oct 22, 2008 7:27 PM
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I would suggest definitely eating something with some protein in it. It takes longer for the stomach to digest protein so it should keep you feeling full longer.
I've gotten hooked on the Special K protein bars for breakfast when I don't have time to prepare something. I think that they are 180 calories and have 10 grams of protein. Yummy flavors chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, and strawberry.
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