Are Muffins Healthy? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

IOMEGAZZ27 · 06-13-2004, 12:27 PM

I have just started buying mini banana muffins (6 to a pack/no nuts) from a local bakery. I have 1-2 and low-fat milk for breakfast with juice. I am trying to improve my eating habits. Are muffins good anytime or should I be eating something else for breakfast instead?

Thanks All.

girlygirl11 · 06-13-2004, 01:02 PM

Depeding on the muffin, they can be fairly healthy. Obviouslyother things are healthiER (such as eggs, cottage cheese, granola, etc), but some muffins aren't as mad as, say, donuts. I don't know the specifics of your particular muffins, but if theyre low-fat, then they are good. They will be more caloric with nuts, but nuts are very healthy, so you could look into that. There are also new muffins that are made with soy milk(from certain bakeries/grocery stores) that have protein as well. Obviously the more nutrients, the better. In my opinion, muffins for breakfast arent the worst food to have, but I wouldnt have them every day. Also, you may want to add some fruit to your breakfast just to round it out a bit more.

justme_ · 06-13-2004, 02:55 PM

Yeah, instead of the juice, eat fresh fruit. Aren't muffins loaded with sugar and refined carbs? Or are they whole-grain muffins?
IOMEGA are you trying to lose weight, or just maintain your health?

modert · 06-13-2004, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IOMEGAZZ27

I have just started buying mini banana muffins (6 to a pack/no nuts) from a local bakery. I have 1-2 and low-fat milk for breakfast with juice. I am trying to improve my eating habits. Are muffins good anytime or should I be eating something else for breakfast instead? Thanks All.

Iomega, Lets break down the nutritional value of your breakfast... I don't know your exact muffin, but these numbers are approximate (based on an average of several varieties):

1 7 oz muffin + 8 oz of skim milk + 8 oz OJ:
Calories: 855
Protein: 17 grams
Fat: 27 grams
Carbs: 136 grams
Fiber: 3 grams

Your breakfast, if you eat one 7 oz muffin (or perhaps your 2 mini-muffins = 1 normal muffin) is approximately 64% carbs, 28% fat, and 8% protein. This is a bit heavy on the carbs and not enough protein. This will result in slower metabolism and lack of energy - your food will not sustain you as well throughout the day. You may find yourself quite hungry before your next meal, or you may feel tired and unable to focus mid morning.

If you increase your protein and decrease your carbs you will have a more balanced meal. Have 1/2 muffin or in your case, just 1 minimuffin, choose between the milk and the OJ (but not both) and add an egg or some lean meat, or other protein source to your breakfast. You will probably feel better throughout the morning, have more energy, and be less hungry as the day progresses.

Do you want some suggestions?

justme_ · 06-14-2004, 01:52 AM

855 calories?

you sure you want that big of breakfast?