BREAKFAST - the super meal

You haven't eaten all night, so how do you expect to be fuelled for the day ahead without food?

Hi, its your wellness coach again. So often we worry about physical activity and exercise but turn a blind eye to what we put in. Like one huge sports drinks company would normally say "its what you put in" -Powerade.

Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight than those who skip it. Good breakfast foods such as whole grain cereals, porridge, eggs on wholemeal toast and fruit help cut cravings for sweet or starchy foods, and also boosting the metabolism.

High-fibre and whole-grain foods help maintain a healthy body weight. Food rich in these complex carbohydrates are low in fat and added sugars, therefore promoting weight loss. Furthermore, fibres absorb water from the digestive juices, swelling and creating a feeling of fullness and delaying hunger.

Why eat breakfast?
1. Breakfast provides a more nutritionally complete diet, high in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
2.Breakfast improves concentration and performance, both in the classroom and boardroom.
3. More strength and endurance to engage in physical activity.
4. Helps lower cholesterol levels.
5. Reduced hunger throughout the day, which helps make better choices at other meals. (We tend to forget about health when we are hungry).

So next time u think of skipping breakfast, remember that will end up eating more throughout that day than you would have if you had time for breakfast.

Eat well, keep active, and enjoy the gift of life. Fit is Fun

Mondli Linda (shekefula)
+27 73 193 3581 | mondli@shekefula.co.za | @shekefula (Twitter) | Shekefula for better health (Facebook)



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