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Food for thought – Breakfasts

Breakfast.

So what should you eat? I had a response yesterday after my post that it’s all well and good to say that it should not be processed, but could I give some examples.

So let me start by giving you three different breakfasts. Breakfasts that will last, that will give you energy to do a workout and then some and that are healthy options. Tomorrow I will post three lunches and then Friday three evening meals – and I will refresh these from time to time so you don’t get totally bored with the various combinations this 3×3 will give you!

Breakfast 1.

Oatmeal – I like the Quaker’s Old Fashioned oatmeal – not the quick stuff that tastes like glue after 1 minute. Quick it may be, but why not make a much tastier version in 5 mins!? Pour into cold water, you should still be able to move the spoon through easily. If you can’t even at this stage, you definitely need to add some water! Add some raisins and a tablespoon of honey. When it is almost done and piping hot, add a dash of soymilk. It’ll make it creamier in taste. You can also add cinnamon to taste (did you know cinnamon is great for your metabolism?).

Breakfast 2.

2 slices of brown bread. If you are sensitive to wheat, try spelt bread – it’s delicious toasted. Add peanut butter and have a banana for dessert. All the nutrients in one.

Breakfast 3.

Separate three egg whites from the yolks, whisk and make yourself a nice omelet cooked in a little olive or sunflower oil with some ham and you can add some strips of peppers if you like the additional flavour. If you are working out then add a slice of brown toast for carbs.

These options give you all the energy you need to last a while through your morning and contain both protein and carbohydrates. More on those in a next post!