It might sound cliche, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! After hours of sleeping (and not eating) your metabolism is working at a slowed pace. Jump start your metabolism by eating a balanced breakfast (with protein and carbohydrates) within one hour of waking up.
Some other benefits of eating breakfast include-
- Sustained energy throughout the day
- Improved cognitive function at school or work
- Less likely to overeat later in the day (when you don't need as many calories)
- Improved athletic performance
- Aids in weight loss/muscle gain
Here are some power-packed breakfast ideas-- Peanut butter & banana on wheat toast
- Oatmeal made with lowfat milk, dried fruit and 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 eggs cooked with spinach and lowfat cheese on wheat bagel
- Cold oatmeal (*see recipe below)
- Greek yogurt w/ berries and a granola bar
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