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Pop-Tarts or Toaster-Type Pastries These quick and easy breakfasts might pack a flavor punch, but they're sorely lacking in nutrition and are overloaded with calories to boot. In fact, one measly Pop-Tart can cost you around 200 calories, depending on your choice of filling (and who stops at just one?). Additionally, the standard Pop-Tart contains around 28 grams of carbs and only 2 grams of protein, so they're guaranteed to leave you hungry in a matter of an hour. "Foods containing way more carbs than protein tend to be digested more quickly, elevate insulin and blood sugar levels quickly, and leave you hungrier than foods that have a bit more balance with carbs and protein," says Roger Adams. Ph.D., Houston-based dietitian and nutritionist and founder of eatrightfitness.com. "This can lead to overeating, as you try to compensate for the speed at which these types of food digest."

A better quick choice in the morning, one that will leave you more satisfied and is equally as quick, is a simple fold-over peanut butter sandwich with raisins or apple slices added to it. "This gives you a much better balance of carbs, fats, and protein, healthy fats, fiber (if you use whole-grain bread and don't peel the apple)," says Dr. Adams. "Just go easy on the peanut butter, as it is calorie-dense -- one to two teaspoons should keep you fueled well into the morning and prevent mindless work snacking!"

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