We've all been there before. You wake up - chow down a couple of biscuits, and rush out the door only to find your stomach growling at work an hour later. The likely culprit? An unbalanced breakfast, or none at all.
Eating in the morning jump-starts our metabolism, resulting in the production of energy. Some foods do this quickly, but briefly, therefore leaving us starving well before a 9 AM meeting has run its course. Other kinds of food keep us charged and focused all morning. It is in your interest to thus build a balanced Breakfast by choosing a food from each of these four key categories. Once you do so, you’ll stay energized right until lunchtime and more.
1. Protein (The Foundation)
Ample protein in the morning sets the stage for the day up ahead. It controls cravings and keeps you focused right through your day job. Start with Eggs, Milk or Beans, and feel free to diversify with other foods such as Dal or Yogurt if you are in the mood for something heavier as the days whizz by. All of these foods ensure that proteins are never in short supply within, to your advantage. Adding protein also ensures be satisfied for longer, because it helps keep blood sugar stable.
Also feel free to read our blog post on the benefits of protein from a few months ago.
2. Carbohydrate (The Energizer)
Without adequate and complex levels of starch at Breakfast, you might find yourself lagging behind the rest of the day as early as noon. So remember to pack in sufficient quantities of whole grains and fibre into your diet, in addition to vegetables and fruit to ensure enough antioxidant power and filling fiber. Studies also show that eating whole grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and also contribute to body weight management and gastrointestinal health. Some rich sources of carbohydarates include rice and wheat, as well as high fibre cereal and nuts.
3. Fat (The Marathoner)
Fat is in it for the long haul, keeping you full and on the ready for several hours at a time. Of course, you'd be much better off choosing healthy options within the genre, such as avocado, nuts, or seeds. Cheese and Butter work as well, but keep them to a bare minimum to prevent cholesterol levels from shooting up over time. As a thumb rule, when choosing fats be careful to stay away from the bad fats - the saturated ones can cause you a lot of harm.
4. Garnishing (The Flavour)
Try a cinnamon into your bowl of yogurt, some slilces of fruit with Cereal. Pleasure your palate with a sensory boost of flavor to round out your breakfast. Get creative every morning at Breakfast!
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