I sometimes have a breakfast smoothie consisting of high fibre cereal, milk, banana and protein powder would this be considered unhealthy or bad?

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Emilie E.

I think that it a good breakfast, I mean, you have fruit, milk, protein... that’s good! unless you put so much sugar on it.

Meghan Z.

Yes, I believe a morning protein smoothie constitutes a good breakfast, even if it may be higher in natural sugars than eggs.

Ana E.

It’s not bad at all. High protein early in the morning is a great way to stay energized throughout the day. The smoothie you described may be relatively high in sugar though, so try adding some green veggie fiber to balance you out. Kale is a great smoothie addition, since the flavor is very mild and usually unnoticeable. Or you could even try snacking on some raw veggies along side your smoothie. Studies have shown that the act of chewing can actually make people ~feel~ fuller longer and prevent late morning cravings.

Paige O.

Hello, you can use a free app like MyFitnessPal to add the ingredients and get a more clear nutrition picture of your meal. I don’t think your meal sounds unhealthy however may be able to make it more healthy by substituting almond milk for the milk and using oatmeal instead of cereal which may contain a lot of sugar. I sometimes add some flaxseed to get additional fiber in my morning shake.

Urea Q.

Adding fibre to a diet helps with regular eliminations. The potassium in bananas are good for you and protein help you build lean muscles and keep you full longer. Would replace the milk with water.

Jane J.

I think that the choice of the breakfast is great because it’s healthy and you get the protein and fibre that your body needs to function for a longer time during the day until your next meal.

Tilde B.

No way, A smoothie is a delicious, healthy and long lasting breakfast idea for everyone to try

Tonya P.

That sounds healthy to me, I don’t see what would be bad about it. It sounds like a regular breakfast; a bowl of cereal, a banana, some protein but just all blended together to save time. I’d like to try it.

M Lissa T.

It cannot be "healthy" or "bad" like black or white. I think it’s quite good as long as there are no sugar (banana is OK) and it’s high in protein.

Nadin N.

No it would not be considered unhealthy or bad as long as you have calibrated the portions - nutrients and calories - to fit your needs. Complex carbs, high fibre and protein are all sources of slower release energy that can sustain you through the morning better than highly processed carbs and sugary cereal options.

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