Nutritionist names fruit you should not eat for breakfast if you want to lose weight - what to look for instead
A nutritionist told slimmers to rethink their go-to breakfast
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Many of us grab a piece of fruit for breakfast as we dash out the door. A banana, for example, appears on the surface to be a healthy breakfast. They are low in calories, high in nutrients and full of fibre.
However, according to a nutritionist, reaching for a banana in the mornings may not be an effective morning meal if you want to slim down.
Instead, a protein-rich breakfast is ideal for those who want to lose weight. Protein will keep you feeling satisfied throughout the day, meaning you're less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks. It's also essential for maintaining muscle mass.
In a YouTube video about "easy ways" to shed 20lb (around 1st 6lb), clinical nutritionist Autumn Bates told slimmers: "I know it's easy for a grab-and-go breakfast option but bananas have no protein." (A banana contains just 1.16g protein.)
A nutritionist advised ditching banana breakfasts due to their low protein content
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Autumn explained that protein consumption is essential to "prevent snacking later in the day".
She continued: "You also need it for a body recomposition goal. In fact, it's the most important food source for achieving a body recomposition goal, which is where you're losing fat but maintaining - or even increasing - muscle mass."
For those who enjoy a piece of fruit in the mornings, the fitness experts at StrongHer shared the top high-protein ones to include in your diet.
Avocado (4g per cup), dried apricots (2g per cup), kiwi (2g per cup), grapefruit (2g per cup) and blackberries (2g per cup) are all good options. Melon contains 1.5g of protein per cup and peach contains around 1g.
If you're looking for a high-protein breakfast, experts at Harvard Medical School shared the best protein sources to include in a healthy diet.
Slimmers should stock up on beans, peas and lentils, nuts and seeds, lean meats, fish, dairy products and soy products.
A woman who lost more than 4st revealed the six protein-rich breakfasts that helped her achieve her weight loss goals - and one made a big difference.
According to nutritionist Autumn, another breakfast to avoid is the "breakfast sandwich".
The expert explained that these are "really low in protein - usually, it only has maybe one-third of what you actually need from that meal".
She added that they can also contain lots of refined grains that "will really spike your storing hormone insulin".
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Eggs are an excellent source of protein
GETTY IMAGESAutumn said: "So you get lower protein and higher refined grains - definitely not a winning combination when you're looking to achieve a weight loss goal."
What you eat is imperative if you're embarking on a weight loss journey, but when you eat may be equally critical.
The nutritionist said that slimmers can lose 20lb by not eating after a specific time of the day.