Monday, April 24, 2017

Eggs to Waffles: How Much Protein Is in Your Favorite Breakfast Foods? — Protein 101

To understand the power of protein, try eating nothing but a croissant for breakfast on your way to the office, and see what happens at 10 a.m. Most likely, your stomach will be rumbling and grumbling and, if you’re anything like me, you’ll be grumpy.

That’s because that pastry didn’t have much protein in it, and protein is a key nutrient to keeping you full and focused until lunch, since it takes longer to digest than carbs. Protein also helps kickstart your body, contributing some of the energy it needs after a long sleep.

Here’s how 10 common breakfast foods compare in protein, so you can make a smart choice for what you need tomorrow morning.

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