Popular weight loss expert Dr Michael Mosley has shared the simplest way Brits can lose weight, recommending that they should have a breakfast that is high in protein, Vitamin B and selenium.
Dr Mosley has explained that having eggs for breakfast can be an effective way to shed the pounds.
The dieting guru says that eating them will leave you "feeling fuller for longer" and will "not increase your cholesterol", compared to having items such as cereal or toast.
Dr Mosley has become one of the UK's most trusted faces of sustainable weight loss after releasing multiple books on the topic.
In his latest diet advice, the weight loss expert takes his readers through his Fast 800 Keto diet, saying this method is designed to put your body into ketosis, meaning it begins to convert your fat stores into fuel rather than using carbohydrates.
People who are looking to shed an extra few pounds should follow the 50:50 rule, the doctor advises, saying that you should be keeping carbohydrates under 50g per day and ensuring protein remains above 50g.
By reducing the amount of carbohydrates you eat, while increasing protein, fruit, vegetables, beans and wholegrains, these are key pillars of losing weight, according to Dr Mosley.
Dr Mosley's recommended breakfast
Using the 50:50 rule in his latest book, writing on his website, Dr Mosley has revealed that eating eggs in the morning can be a great building block for losing weight, adding that a mushroom omelette is one of his own "go-to breakfasts" as they are high in Vitamin D.
He wrote: "Boiled, poached, scrambled or as an omelette - they'll keep you feeling fuller for longer compared to cereal or toast."
The TV doctor and author went on to explain that eggs are high in protein, multiple vitamins and will not increase your cholesterol if paired with something sensible.
In a video for Healthista TV, Dr Mosley chose a mushroom omelette, with onions and spinach which can be flavoured with the likes of garlic, turmeric and chili flakes for breakfast.
However, meat at breakfast should be a treat, and Dr Mosley warned that people watching their weight should be careful about which meats they eat.
Bacon is a processed meat, which Dr Mosley advises should be eaten "sparingly" and "in small quantities".
Salmon is a decent substitute, he said, while fibrous greens, parmesan and a sprinkle of chilli can help make healthy breakfasts even better.
Breakfast pastries should also be avoided as they are often high-carb, high-calorie and low protein, while breakfast cereals are "laden in sugar".
On changing our approach to breakfast and maximising your weight loss potential, Dr Mosley wrote in the Daily Mail last year: "When you get up in the morning, you may be in a rush to tuck into your breakfast and get out of the door. Or you may be happy to hold off eating for a while (a lot of people find they don't get hungry until later in the day).
"One reason why you might want to delay breakfast if you're not ravenous is that, by doing so, you will be extending your overnight fast (i.e. how long it has been since your last meal)."
