“While adding more protein may be the right choice for some, a healthy balanced diet also includes sufficient vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grains.”

“If you are really in the mood for a chicken and waffles morning, you can balance the rest of your day with lots of vegetables, fruits and fiber at lunch and dinner”

“Even the healthiest diets include treats or once-in-a-while foods in moderation.”

“If you love chicken and waffles, perhaps that's something that you consume once in a while rather than every day”

“A fast-food meal with processed proteins like fried chicken, egg and bacon may leave you feeling overfull and lethargic.”

“The more processed and high-fat proteins are less healthy for our heart due to their fat and sodium content and will take longer to digest as fat slows down our digestion”

“While an omelet with vegetables and a chicken, waffle, bacon and egg sandwich may contain the same grams of protein, the latter will be much higher in saturated fat and calories.”

“There is a big difference between types of protein sources”

“Including protein in a moderately sized breakfast can help you feel satisfied, energetic and focused during your morning hours”

“Protein in meals helps stabilize your blood sugar after eating, and protein is important for muscle maintenance, repair and growth.”

“The best time to eat protein is consistently throughout the day”