Grabbing a coffee drink and a muffin from your local coffee shop sounds like a convenient breakfast but when you breakdown the nutritional facts, are they worth eating? In this week’s healthy eating video Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD, FAND compares convenient breakfast options. If you often grab a mocha coffee drink along with a chocolate chip muffin from the coffee store on your way to work, you might want to rethink this decision. It seems quick and easy because you don’t have to make them yourself. However, consider what these two items have to offer. Combined, a mocha and muffin have: - 730 calories - 32 grams of fat - 68 grams of sugar Now, consider what an Herbalife Formula 1 Shake has to offer. An Herbalife shake has: - 195 calories - 2 grams of fat (or just 1 gram if you make your shake with non-fat milk) - 9 grams of sugar - Essential vitamins and minerals It’s easy to make food choices based on convenience, especially if you’re looking for a treat. Always prioritize nutritional value. The next time you’re deciding on what convenient and light breakfast you want, take a look at the nutritional facts to make an informed choice. It’s important to remember that your food choices will give you the nutrients you need each day. And a sugar and fat packed breakfast choice could lead to poor food decisions at lunch and dinner too. Learn more about healthy nutrition from Susan Bowerman by visiting her video playlist at hrbl.me/HealthyLivingVIDEOS or take a peek at Susan Bowerman’s healthy eating blog: www.DiscoverGoodNutrition.com

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