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Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but sometimes it can be difficult to get up in time to actually make it.
Anyone who’s ever hit snooze on their alarm one too many times may find themselves rushing to Starbucks, where there are plenty of tasty, ready-made items, not to mention coffee! The bad news? Many of the java joint’s food and drink offerings are packed with sugar.
So, which breakfast items help you start your day off with protein, healthy fats and fiber? And what’s the *healthiest* option on the menu?
When it comes to kickstarting your day, it's key to enjoy a nutritious breakfast that will keep you full and focused until lunch time rolls around. As hard as it may be, that means skipping over Starbucks' pastries and sugary treats in favor of something that will do your body some good.
According to Life Star Insurance nutritionist Heather Hanks, try fueling your body for the day ahead with Starbuck's spinach, feta and egg white wrap.
"Starbucks has a few breakfast sandwiches available, and they appear to be pre-made, meaning that you won't be able to customize your order. I would order the spinach, feta and egg white wrap as it contains 290 calories, 20 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. It also uses a whole wheat wrap, which contains more fiber than wraps with white flour," she explains.
https://cocofax.com/Even better, "the wrap has spinach and tomatoes to help get your vegetable intake up in the morning," Heather adds. This is especially important because 90% of adult Americans don't reach the recommended daily portion of 2-3 cups of vegetables. Noted!
Olivia Tan, co-founder of CocoFax, agrees. "The protein count is impressive, and I love that you're still getting satisfying bites of cheesy egg in each bite. While the sodium count is high, it's a significant drop from other vegetarian breakfasts on the menu," she says.
While nutritionists agree that the spinach, feta and egg white wrap is a breakfast worth waking up for, what should you order to drink? (Sadly, Starbucks' coffees aren't always synonymous with health, though there are options that are low in sugar, calories and saturated fat.)
Experts recommend that you pair your low-cal breakfast sandwich with a smart choice that doesn't contain sugar and unnecessary calories, like black coffee or green tea.
Alternately, you can try a drink that's a little more out-of-the-box, like Kombucha!
"Kombucha is packed with probiotic bacteria that has been studied and shown to provide benefits for the gut microbiome. Drinking this would be a great start to your morning," NYC-based nutritionist Alicia Harper recommends.
Happy breakfasting!
