COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #4

You may have finished off your day with a glass of wine and a slice of pie, but you have a chance every morning to start your day off right!

Whether you’re a breakfast eater or not, this holiday season make it a point to wake up to a healthy breakfast everyday!

Why is breakfast so important?

1. You may not be physically hungry in the morning but that doesn’t mean your brain and muscles (including organs) don’t need the energy to help you get moving and thinking! (Would you let a toddler or tween leave the house on an empty stomach? Neither should you)
2. Studies have shown that a healthy breakfast can help you curb cravings and eat fewer unnecessary calories during the day.
3. After a nights sleep, your body is in ‘fasting mode”. In order to wake up that metabolism you have to ‘break- your- fast”.
4. Breakfast will  set you off on the right foot for the day. Sometimes all you need to stay healthy and active during the day is the right beginning.

SOME GREAT BREAKFAST IDEAS

• Steel cut Irish oatmeal with sliced banana ( Can be made the night before!)
• Yogurt and berries
• Plate of fresh fruit
• Whole grain toast (I like Ezekiel) with natural peanut butter. I really love this with sliced banana on top and a glass of milk on the side.
• Whole grain cereal like Bite Sized Shredded Wheat or Weetabix.
• If you have time, make an egg sandwich to go. Use a whole wheat or Ezekiel English muffin, a slice of Peameal bacon and an egg!
• Make a smoothie with plain yogurt, frozen berries and some skim milk.
• Cottage cheese with berries.
• If you’re in a rush grab things like- a yogurt, a cheese string, an apple, a banana, a slice of whole grain with a natural nut butter and hit the road!