 [ Symptoms ] what the matter with a doughnut and coffee for breakfast [ Disease ] i guess the city of long beach calif did not get the memo that doughnuts are bad for you because on a recent trip to southern california i could not help but notice that doughnut shops dotted major streets throughout the city i wondered after passing the sixth doughnut store in a 10 mile radius how are all of these doughnut vendors staying in business right now it is not like a coffee cafe or bagel shop that people tend to visit on a daily or weekly basis… or is it are there still people out there who are frequent doughnut eaters do not get me wrong i love a good doughnut from time to time but doughnuts are basically deep fried balls of processed flour and sugar wow — three strikes and it is out as a breakfast choice it could not be worse it is low in protein 3 grams per doughnut almost no fiber 1 gram per doughnut and it does not easily satisfy your morning hunger … which is probably why most people can not stop at one doughnut doughnut tip #1 the caloric damage of one doughnut is not outrageous — 180 calories for a raised glazed doughnut you would do far worse with a typical restaurant entrée dessert or side of fries so if you are going to enjoy a doughnut just have one – a small one doughnut tip #2 although this might sound totally impractical try to pair your one doughnut with something that contributes important nutrients such as fresh fruit andor low fat dairy milk or yogurt