

That old myth about “revving up your metabolism” with food first thing was largely created by breakfast cereal manufacturers. If you are not hungry when you wake up, that is normal, and you do not need to eat. That’s right, folks: breakfast does NOT have to happen first thing in the morning. Breakfast is how we break our overnight fast, and for many people, breaking fast doesn’t have to happen first thing in the morning. This list of healthy crackers will help you decipher which of the biggest players to choose from when you're at your grocery store.If you asked someone to list some typical regular weekday morning breakfast foods, they’d probably rattle off things like cereal, toast, bagels, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and maybe eggs and bacon.īut here’s the deal. The 11 healthiest store-bought crackers you can buy.
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If you're looking for a healthy cracker choice, keep the added sugar in check: no more than 1-2 grams of sugar per serving is best," says dietitian Caitlin Self, MS, CNS, LDN. "A little added honey is alright, but it's usually best to avoid high fructose corn syrup or crackers with more than one type of sugar. You want to make sure that savory crackers aren't taking on to your daily limit of added sugar. Most Americans are already consuming a high-sugar diet.
Of course, with most nutrition advice, moderation is key: "Be mindful of your cracker toppings as what you consume with your crackers can lead to excess calorie, fat, or sodium consumption," says Appel.

Plus, crackers can be a part of a healthy diet by encouraging you to eat other healthy foods as toppings, such as peanut butter, cheese, olives, smoked salmon, and hummus. "Crackers can be a great way to get a serving of whole grains into the diet," says dietitian Jenna Appel, MS, RD, LDN, CPT, and owner of Appel Nutrition.
