Breakfast is the necessary fuel for the body providing the necessary nutrients for it to function properly and start the day with enough energy, so you should not skip the first meal of the day under any circumstances. Given its importance the most advisable thing is to have a nutritious breakfast to start the day, this must have the necessary amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables, fibers and fats, these nutrients must be of the best quality to guarantee a better intake. Join us to learn some tips to prepare a nutritious breakfast:
Nowadays, generally, breakfast that is consumed is not the most appropriate because it contains an excess refined carbohydrates such as industrial cereals that contribute a high level of sugar and cause that shortly after having eaten you are hungry again. Also, they gradually cause damage to health as digestive problems; refined sugars are not considered food, because they do not provide any nutrient; on the contrary it decalcifies the organism.
To have a good breakfast it is very important to be hydrated, therefore you should drink at least 2 glasses of water at breakfast, one at the beginning and the other one at the end of eating; another excellent option is lemon juice that helps cleanse the body.
One of the best combinations to accelerate the metabolism with breakfast is to consume cooked oats and add fruits, this mixture provides the body with energy. It is recommended not to use instant oatmeal since it usually brings less nutrients.
Smoothies are a great alternative for a healthy breakfast and the best thing is that it does not take long to prepare them. You can add oatmeal to fruit smoothies, this way we will be contributing a lot of energy to our body to start the day better.
Sandwiches with healthy ingredients such as whole wheat bread, egg, tomato, spinach and low-fat cheese will not only be delicious and satisfying but also nutritious.
The “omelette” of eggs with vegetables is a fusion that takes advantage of the properties of vegetables with egg protein, it can be eaten with beans or avocado which will make a healthy explosion of nutrients and vitamins in the body.
On the other hand, to have a nutritious breakfast is important as well as the type of food to take your time to have breakfast, so get up early, prepare it and enjoy it, because doing this process in a hurry contributes to having a bad digestion. Also, it is better to have breakfast at home because you have more time, it is not advisable to leave the house without having eaten any food.
The ideal time to have breakfast is between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., so you can add a small meal at mid-morning and fulfil 5 meals a day. However, it is recommended to take breakfast half an hour after waking up, since at the beginning of the day’s functions the energy reserves will be only enough for more or less that period of time.
Breakfast is very important because it is the first meal of the day after an overnight fast, and affects the body in several ways. It provides energy for the whole day, especially for the morning, influences the state of mind, intervenes in the physical and mental performance, besides it allows you to eat less during the day as the body does not detect faults. So nothing better than a good breakfast to have a good day.
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