Why Have Breakfast?
Why have breakfast?
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day!
Breakfast:
π³ breaks your overnight fast
π³ refuels your glycogen (energy) stores
π³ kick-starts the metabolism
π³ provides us with the energy to keep us going throughout the day
Benefits of regular breakfast:
π Improves your energy levels
π Improves metabolism
π Provides many beneficial nutrients, and boosts your fibre and calcium intake (compared to no breakfast)
π Reduces your chances of over-consuming high kilojoule foods later in the day
π Stabilises your blood sugar levels
π Improves memory and concentration
Are you sick of tasteless cereal? Try some of these delicious and healthy breakfast options:
β Wholegrain toast with a thin scrape of peanut butter, or avocado and spinach or reduced fat ricotta
β Porridge with fresh fruit
β Fresh fruit and yoghurt
β Wholegrain cereals with reduced fat milk.
β Wholemeal fruit toast with a thin scrape of cream cheese
β Fruit or vegetable smoothies
β Boiled eggs with wholegrain toast
β Untoasted muesli
Click this link for yummy breakfast inspiration!