BREAK your FAST by eating your breakfast! Breakfast is considered to be most important meal of the day and a sure way to jump start your fat loss fitness program! It is the #1 meal of the day in sequence but also in importance! Believe it or not, people tend to miss or skip their breakfast and actually, according to research statistics ¼th women between the age group of 25-37 skips their breakfast regularly. Most of us are not included in this statistic but some of us may be…. Are you one to skip or skimp on breakfast??? One of our top fitness tips is to NEVER skip breakfast! As hard as it may be to eat in the morning, for some of you, over time, this will become clockwork and you will literally wake up to Break your Fast!!
-Breakfast enhances your body’s metabolism and sets the tone for the rest of the day!
-Breakfast is essential for improving your concentration and productivity throughout the day.
-Eating a healthy breakfast plays an important role in controlling weight gain.
-Eating breakfast also reduces the risk of heart diseases, especially if you consider Oatmeal a staple ingredient!!
-Breakfast keeps you energized the whole day and controls your hunger throughout the day!
So what is a Perfect Breakfast?
Basically a healthy breakfast should contain a variety of foods (complex carbs/fiber, good fats and Protein as your staple!!) Fresh fruit is also an important ingredient that can be added to your meal.
Dairy Products: IF you go for dairy, opt for skim or non fat or better yet go Lactose Free and opt for unsweetened Almond Milk!
Fruits: You can choose any fruit of your choice, keeping banana’s to a minimum. It is suggested to eat whole fruit vs. fruit in the form of juice.
Protein: The best sources of protein during breakfast are egg whites and protein powders.
Whole Grains: You can cold or hot whole grain cereals such as Kashi Go Lean or our favorite Oatmeal!!
Fats: Excellent sources of fats to add to your breakfast include your natural nut butters, raw nuts, flaxseed or chia seed or a touch of your omega oils.
It is a common observation that skimping on breakfast is just a simple way to cut back on calories. The fact is, it is hurting you in the end, decreasing your metabolism and leaving you wanting to graze throughout the day! If you are finding yourself grazing throughout the day, think about who wholesome your breakfast is and see if that is a place you can start to improve. Make sure that you never skip the most important meal of the day—BreakFast!
BREAKFAST SIMPLY MADE:
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