The Zesty Way to Start your day

Breakfast is the first chance the body has to refuel its glucose levels, also known as blood sugar, after eight to 12 hours without a meal or snack. Glucose is essential for the brain and is the main energy source. Blood glucose also helps fuel the muscles needed for physical activity throughout the day.

Breakfast is also very important for weight loss and weight management. You ‘break the fast’ of not eating for the past eight to 12 hours. It helps curb your hunger and prevent binge eating later in the day. Breakfast is important to manage your weight and potentially lose weight by eating less calories throughout the day.  Breakfast skippers often feel tired, restless or irritable in the morning.

Because I enjoy simple ideas  – below is a simple grouped list of food items that you can choose from to start your day.  Nothing is written in stone but these are some key food that will get you off to a great start.

Starches

• Whole Wheat English Muffin(s)
• Shredded Wheat
• Oatmeal

Protiens

• Peanut Butter
• Cottage Cheese
• Eggs ( Boiled or Scrambled )

Fruits

• Berries
• Bananas
• Oranges

Dairy

• Yogurt
• Low fat Milk
• Cheese

If you try and choose one food from each of these categories you will be on your way to a great start to your day.  You will be energized and more productive.  Another simple tip when it comes to healthy starts and even weight management – avoid the fruit juices if you can and stick with the simple liquid such as water and milk.

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