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BENEFITS OF A GOOD BREAKFAST
- The body has been fasting for many hours. Eating in the
morning breaks-the-fast (breakfast).
- The body needs nourishment - fuel for the body to
function.
- This fuel provides the energy needed to work
efficiently.
- Calories before energy expenditures are better than
after.
- Omitting breakfast places a strain on the body.
- There is also a proneness to accidents and a letdown
feeling by 10:00 am.
- When an adequate breakfast is eaten, work production in
the late morning hours is increased, reaction time is
quicker and you don't tire as easily.
- The strain is revealed in fatigue, irritability,
reduced work output and slowed reaction time.
- Meal skipping leads to overeating later.
- A good breakfast provides a balance of protein,
carbohydrate and fat with appreciable amounts of essential
vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
SUGGESTIONS
- Plan breakfast menus ahead, keeping them simple, yet
interesting and quick to fix.
- Mushrooms, carrots, celery, cucumber, squash, zucchini,
broccoli, cabbage, etc.
- Prepare breakfast the night before or serve
ready-to-eat.
- Allow sufficient time to prepare breakfast and to eat
and enjoy it in an unhurried fashion. Not possible? Then
grab a bagel, piece of fruit, mug of milk and go. This is
better than not eating because of "no time". But really,
getting up 15 minutes earlier so you rush less will pay big
dividends in the "feel better" investment.
- Vary foods from day to day to create appetite and
enthusiasm for the first meal of the day.
- Ideas include sandwiches, fruit shakes, orange juice,
bananas, toast, cottage cheese, cereals, yogurt. Start with
fruit or milk and gradually add.
- Try the main meal at breakfast.
- Look for new recipes - don't get into a rut.
- Set an attractive table.
- Light supper - no snacks before bedtime, so you'll be
hungry upon rising.
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Make lunches the night before, if possible (saves time
in the morning).
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