We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but what you eat is equally important. A nutritious and balanced breakfast can give improve mental performance (such as alertness, concentration, memory), sustained energy levels, glycemic control and help with weight management.
To build a good breakfast, you should include foods that are low Glcyemic Index (GI) high fibre and protein-containing. For an extra boost of nutrition, you can add some healthy fats.
Use the table below to build your own healthy balanced breakfast!
Some suggestions:
Wholemeal toast with eggs and avocado topped with sprinkle of paprika
Baby spinach egg omelette
Banana oatmeal made with reduced-fat milk and dash of cinnamon
Breakfast smoothie made with rolled oats, chia seeds, frozen mixed strawberries, yoghurt and milk
If you make a breakfast with the builder above, feel free to tag us @fourseaonsdietetics on Instragram so we can see what you can come up with! For more information about building a healthier gut, book an appointment with our Accredited Dietitians now or send us a message.