Breakfast Meals To Stay Away From
Many people believe that breakfast is the least important meal of the day. Many of us will forgo it because we are too busy or we will pick up some fast food on the way to work. What many of us don’t realize is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it is what kick starts our metabolism in to high gear. The metabolism is what helps us to burn calories.
Studies show that the majority of people who eat breakfast consume less calories throughout the day and thus less likely to be overweight. People who skip breakfast are more likely to drink alcohol and smoke, and they’re less likely to exercise.
With that being said you want to eat enough - but not overdo it. We have provided a list of some of the worst breakfast meals at some of the more popular restaurants.
Side Dish
Burger King Hash Browns (large)
620 calories
40 g fat (11 g saturated; 13 g trans)
1,200 mg sodium
60 g carbs
Breakfast Sandwich
Hardee’s Monster Biscuit
710 calories
51 g fat (17 g saturated)
2,250 mg sodium
37 g carbohydrates
Kids Meal
Denny’s Big Dipper French Toastix with margarine and syrup
770 calories
71 g fat (13 g saturated)
107 g carbs
Pastry
Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll
813 calories
32 g fat (5 g trans fat)
117 g carbs
Smoothie
Smoothie King Grape Expectations II (40 oz.)
1,102 calories
256 g sugars
740 mg sodium
Combo Meal
McDonald’s Deluxe Breakfast
1,360 calories
64 g fat (22 g saturated)
2,325 mg sodium
160 g carbs
49 g sugars
Omelet
IHOP Big Steak Omelet
1,490 calories
(No additional nutrition information available)