Love it or hate it, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In this video, learn about the importance of a healthy breakfast and how skipping it can impact your cholesterol and heart health. Skipping breakfast can lead to higher cholesterol and a higher risk of heart disease, but eating the wrong meal can also have an impact. Substituting animal protein with plant-based protein and high fiber foods can go a long way in improving your health.
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00:00 I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that breakfast
00:02 is the most controversial meal of the day.
00:04 Some people love it, some people don't,
00:06 some people intentionally skip it.
00:08 So what's the best way to go?
00:10 Well, if you have high cholesterol,
00:12 eating breakfast and the breakfast you choose
00:14 could make a big difference.
00:15 Research has found that skipping a morning meal
00:17 actually led to higher LDL cholesterol levels
00:20 and higher risk of complications from heart disease.
00:22 The best breakfast for high cholesterol
00:24 is our cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowl.
00:26 It's packed with plant-based protein.
00:28 Some research has shown that swapping out animal sources
00:31 for plant-based sources like nuts, seeds,
00:33 whole grains, and legumes at least once per week
00:36 may lower your risk of heart disease
00:38 and improve cholesterol levels.
00:40 However, if this particular breakfast
00:42 doesn't fit your style or preferences,
00:44 other breakfasts that include plant-based protein,
00:46 fiber, and unsaturated fats can help.
00:48 There are a lot of different ways
00:50 you can build a healthy breakfast
00:51 that keeps you feeling fueled for the day ahead.
00:54 For people with high cholesterol,
00:55 it's important to eat breakfast in general,
00:58 but also focus on including some plant-based protein,
01:01 fiber, and healthy fat to your plate.
01:03 Thanks for watching, and I'll see you next time.
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