While eating any kind of breakfast may be better than skipping, it’s important to make healthy choices. Soft drinks, sugary cereals, pastries, fried potatoes and high-fat meats are not a healthy way to go. These foods supply calories your body needs for energy but can be high in fat, cholesterol and sugar and low in vitamins, minerals and fiber. A balanced breakfast will give you the sustain and energy your body needs. Try to eat a well-balanced breakfast high in complex carbohydrates, some protein and little fat. Whole-grain cereals and breads, non fat milk, yogurt, fruit and even eggs are good choices. These foods stay with you longer and give you the energy you need to make it through the morning. Many breakfast foods are high in simple sugars and can quickly leave you feeling hungry again.
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
· Make sure you wake up in time to fit in a good breakfast---10 to 15 minutes are all you need.
To save time prepare your breakfast before you go to bed.· If you don’t have time to eat at home or if you’re hungry first thing in the morning, drink a small glass of low fat milk, or fruit or vegetable juice on your way to work.
· Make eating breakfast a family affair. Start the day connecting with your family and fuelling your bodies for the day ahead. What a great time to start the day with prayer!
· Who says you have to eat the traditional breakfast in the morning? Leftover vegetables pizza, grilled-cheese sandwiches and other lunch and dinner favorites are options you can choose. You can have a quick and nutritious breakfast by reheating leftovers.
