By Sherry Kallergis
atfortyfive.com
Energy to take you through the holiday season is a must. Fueling your body in the morning provides sustainable energy through the day instead of jittery bursts.
As we age, we need less total calories, but cutting out breakfast is not a smart move. And no, coffee does not count as a true energy source.
The Benefits of Breakfast:
Feel good energy
If you are lacking energy, making time to sit down, relax and fuel up, starts your day with positivity.
Stable moods
Crash and burns will be a thing of the past. You will no longer need an excuse for your short temper and sharp behavior.
Sustainable energy
You can go farther faster in your day and the peaks and valleys are much less prominent. The vicious sugar circle is quieted. You are not tempted to grab carb-laden bakery goods to power through the morning or late afternoon.
Promotes weightloss
Yes, healthy food choices support and promote a well functioning metabolism. If you are a victim of yo-yo dieting, ramping up your metabolism is key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
Integrates with any eating lifestyle
Breakfast is a great meal to break your intermittent fasting schedule. It fits perfectly into a Keto and other low carb lifestyles. Vegan and pescatarian options are bountiful. Whatever plan you are choose, breakfast starts your day off right.
Maximizing Your Breakfast
Make food fun
Challenge your preconceived notions of breakfast. There is nothing wrong with eggs and bacon, but what about a prosciutto and cheese plate, exchanging your sweet oatmeal for a savory option or a veggie and couscous bowl?
Presentation counts
Eating food should be pleasurable. Make the experience count. Set time aside to relax and enjoy your food.
Eat real food
Health professionals stress the importance of bypassing processed foods, drinks and health bars for on-the-go food. High salt content, hidden fillers, unhealthy fats, and sugars lay in wait. You want to look at replacing those with home-cooked alternatives. It takes a little practice but alternatives like smoothies and home-cooked egg cups ensure you know what you are putting in your body.
Energy takes energy
Take a proactive approach to breakfast by setting time aside each week to plan and prepare. Pre-cook some grab and go options that you can have sitting in the fridge or freezer for the days you are fighting with your schedule.
Share your success
Working together with your mate or a good friend helps keep you on track. Start a breakfast club and regularly meet to cheer each other on.
