What’s more, a new study published in December 2019 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that, yes, having breakfast may actually make it easier to lose weight, and the effect is amplified for people who eat cereal. And the study authors suggest that if you want to burn more calories during the day, skip the donut and opt for cereal. What’s even better: "The study also suggested that eating breakfast and cereal at specific times may be more effective than eating the same meal at different times of the day," says registered dietitian Nikki Warner, MS, RD, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.

We also asked 35 registered dietitians from our panel to give their picks for the "best, worst, and most common" weight loss advice on the market. (Or, if you prefer their thoughts "on a stick," here they are!) Here’s what they had to say:

"Best: ‘Eat breakfast, exercise, and don’t overeat any of your meals.’ This is the most basic and best way to look at weight loss. No tricks, no mixing and matching, no ‘easy’ on the 1,000 daily calories a day. It also leaves out the most important aspect of weight loss: lifestyle. People who eat breakfast have proven to be more successful at losing weight." — Nicole Brodeur, MS, RD, CDN, a member of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Nutrition Advisory Panel

"The most important way to lose weight is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and eat a healthy diet. ‘Eat breakfast’ and ‘exercise regularly’ are just not enough — you need to eat right and exercise smart." — Brittany De Buck, MS, RD, LDN, owner of Nutrition Consulting Group, and a member of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Nutrition Advisory Panel

"Best: ‘Prepare for lunch and dinner first thing reduslim prezzo in farmacia the morning.’ When I worked as a dietitian, this advice was the first thing I taught clients and the first thing I did myself. But when I switch to a plant-based diet, I realize it was the last thing I did, which is why plant-based eating is my second best tip. Proper planning during the day keeps me from becoming too hungry or over-eating too much at dinner. That’