If you’re watching your weight, don’t even think about skipping breakfast. When you don’t eat in the morning, chances are you’ll overeat at other meals and eventually put on pounds, not take them off.
In fact, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s 2004 annual conference on cardiovascular health, the rates of obesity and insulin resistance among people who always eat breakfast are up to 50 percent lower than for those who frequently skip the morning meal.
Luckily, you don’t have to prepare an elaborate meal in the morning to get the necessary nutrition. Atkins Nutritionals Inc. suggests eating a protein-packed bar as a satisfying, on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Granola used to be considered a health food. However, most packaged brands are full of sugar and often trans fats. If you hanker for this crunchy treat but don’t want all the carbs, you’re in luck. Atkins Advantage Granola Bars are full of wholesome granola taste, without added sugar or trans fats.
These low-carb granola bars are portable and satisfying, and are great sources of protein, calcium and fiber. They come in...