It's morning time, and you're running late for work. You rush to shower and get dressed, and you notice time just slipping by. You're almost out of the door, when you realize you haven't eaten breakfast yet. May you'll grab a power bar or muffin on your way out. Some people skip breakfast on a regular basis. When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, none of this is acceptable, nor is it a good way to start your day.
Eating healthy can be a challenge in this day and age. There is plenty of food in this country, but we're all starving for time. For most people, we either don't have breakfast at all, or we just don't have any quality food that we're eating at breakfast time. Starting your day on an empty stomach can cause your blood sugar levels to be dangerously low. It causes you to need an instant sugar fix, which can make you over-eat the wrong kinds of foods. Another problem is that the traditional breakfast that most people think of is not really healthy. Pancakes, cereal, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and donuts are very unhealthy and can cause you to gain weight.
Breakfast is the first food and drink that you have after more than eight to ten hours of recess. Studies suggest that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that it can influence you for the rest of the day. Medical journals also state that individuals who eat breakfast are less likely to be obese or suffer from diabetes. That's why it is important to eat a healthy breakfast each and every day. You want to choose quality nutrition to help you get started in the morning hours. So what are some healthy breakfast ideas that you can take to the table? Let's take a look at a few:
Eat regular and consistent portions: The optimal breakfast has three main components; one serving of low fat dairy product, one serving of whole grain carbs, and one serving of fruit. All these components combined will equal roughly three hundred to five hundred calories. You can add a high protein serving, such as egg or lean meat if you desire.
Eat a bowl of sweet brown rice: Brown rice is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It is packed with nutrients, such as Vitamin B and fiber. You can cook the rice the evening before and then when you get up the next morning, add a little honey and some raisins. If you aren't into rice, you can substitute it with millet, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, red wheat, rye, or barley.
Use organic eggs instead of regular ones: Organic eggs are not much more expensive than regular ones. They are, however, much more nutritious and higher in omega-3-fatty acids.
Use flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and can be sprinkled on top of yogurt, eggs, smoothies, and cereal.
Add quality vitamins: Taking a quality multi vitamin with your breakfast is going to help boost your energy and focus.
Eating a healthy breakfast doesn't have to be a chore. You can set aside portions for the morning the evening before going to bed. Many people prepare entire meals and then store them in plastic containers in the fridge or freezer for later use. Then, when they are short on time, they can simply pop the plastic containers in the microwave, and in minutes have a healthy meal available. By doing this, they make sure that they always have a healthy meal readily available to them. The old saying "You are what you eat" rings true, so be sure to always eat a healthy breakfast to start your day.
Eating healthy can be a challenge in this day and age. There is plenty of food in this country, but we're all starving for time. For most people, we either don't have breakfast at all, or we just don't have any quality food that we're eating at breakfast time. Starting your day on an empty stomach can cause your blood sugar levels to be dangerously low. It causes you to need an instant sugar fix, which can make you over-eat the wrong kinds of foods. Another problem is that the traditional breakfast that most people think of is not really healthy. Pancakes, cereal, eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and donuts are very unhealthy and can cause you to gain weight.
Breakfast is the first food and drink that you have after more than eight to ten hours of recess. Studies suggest that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that it can influence you for the rest of the day. Medical journals also state that individuals who eat breakfast are less likely to be obese or suffer from diabetes. That's why it is important to eat a healthy breakfast each and every day. You want to choose quality nutrition to help you get started in the morning hours. So what are some healthy breakfast ideas that you can take to the table? Let's take a look at a few:
Eat regular and consistent portions: The optimal breakfast has three main components; one serving of low fat dairy product, one serving of whole grain carbs, and one serving of fruit. All these components combined will equal roughly three hundred to five hundred calories. You can add a high protein serving, such as egg or lean meat if you desire.
Eat a bowl of sweet brown rice: Brown rice is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It is packed with nutrients, such as Vitamin B and fiber. You can cook the rice the evening before and then when you get up the next morning, add a little honey and some raisins. If you aren't into rice, you can substitute it with millet, quinoa, buckwheat, oats, red wheat, rye, or barley.
Use organic eggs instead of regular ones: Organic eggs are not much more expensive than regular ones. They are, however, much more nutritious and higher in omega-3-fatty acids.
Use flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and can be sprinkled on top of yogurt, eggs, smoothies, and cereal.
Add quality vitamins: Taking a quality multi vitamin with your breakfast is going to help boost your energy and focus.
Eating a healthy breakfast doesn't have to be a chore. You can set aside portions for the morning the evening before going to bed. Many people prepare entire meals and then store them in plastic containers in the fridge or freezer for later use. Then, when they are short on time, they can simply pop the plastic containers in the microwave, and in minutes have a healthy meal available. By doing this, they make sure that they always have a healthy meal readily available to them. The old saying "You are what you eat" rings true, so be sure to always eat a healthy breakfast to start your day.
