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Breakfast: A How-To

It’s been said for many years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast each morning helps jump-start your metabolism, staves off hunger, and has actually been found to help you maintain a healthy weight.

When you eat upon waking, you help your body bring blood sugar levels back to normal after a night of not eating (fasting). The term “breakfast” literally means to break the fast, so take a look at these tips for eating the best breakfast for your weight-loss goals.

Why Am I Starving An Hour After Breakfast?

Many people complain that on the days they eat breakfast, they feel hungry soon after. This indeed can happen if you’re eating the wrong foods first thing in the morning. Many breakfast items sold in stores today are basically desserts – filled with sugar and refined carbs, and lacking any substantial nutrients. Eating these types of breakfast foods will certainly leave you rummaging through your pantry an hour later. To get the most out of your breakfast, improve your metabolism, and ultimately lose or maintain weight, you need a protein-rich meal. Avoid empty calories and, instead, opt for protein and healthy carbs.

What Type Of Breakfast Should I Eat?

Again, protein should be your main focus for breakfast. Eggs are an excellent, healthy breakfast choice and offer plenty of variety. Eggs provide the nutrients you need just about any way you prepare them. Possibly the best way to get all your nutrients through eggs, though, is by eating a simple veggie-filled omelet. Easy to make, this dish gives you not only protein, but also vitamins and minerals found in the vegetables you use.

If eggs aren’t your thing, or if you simply don’t have enough time to cook an omelet, try a healthy breakfast smoothie. There are several ways you can make an easy, nutritious smoothie right from your own home. Here’s a list of options you can include in your smoothie:

  • Blueberries
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Hemp seeds
  • Walnuts
  • Bananas
  • Almond milk
  • Brazil nuts
  • Chia seeds
  • Spinach

In the list above, the seeds and nuts provide protein, the fruit provides vitamins and antioxidants, and the spinach provides even more vitamins and minerals. What’s great about incorporating spinach into your breakfast smoothie is that it allows you to get a serving of veggies without the taste. As long as you include a banana or other strong-tasting fruit, you won’t even know the spinach is there.

With these tips in mind, you’ll be on your way to kicking off your metabolism and otherwise getting healthy by eating breakfast. To learn more about staying healthy through the foods you eat, give us a call at Matrix Age Management.

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