The importance of a good breakfast
Breakfast is probably the most neglected meal of the day, yet it still remains the most important. We need to look closely at what we eat first thing as it kick starts the rest of the day.
How do we get it so wrong
Many people eat the wrong type of breakfast or even skip it altogether. A poor or non existent breakfast can play havoc with energy levels and concentration during the mornings work. By mid morning the body will go into starvation mode and this is where high sugar or processed snacks are eaten. From a calorie perspctive, studies have shown that a high sugar breakfast can lead to 40% extra calories being consumed during the remainder of the day. That’s a lot of calories.
Start the day right
Aim for a breakfast low in sugar. This is harder than it sounds as many of the convenient breakfast cereals available are high in sugar. This is true of some of the cereals considered to be healthy, often as much as 25% sugar – read the ingredients for more info! Low GI meals are best and if you aim for these prepare for better energy, weight loss and concentration.