So your body wakes up “empty” in the morning and on behalf of 100 trillion cells begs you, “Hey, give me back all the nutrients, energy and water I spent in the last 24 hours”. What you choose to eat for breakfast can affect your mood, physical and mental performance, weight and your general and long-term health.
Now here is the big question: What did you give your body this morning?
Remember - all our bodies wake up in the morning 'empty' with normal sugar levels. What we decide to eat for breakfast will determine what will happen to our blood sugar level for the rest of the day.
Carbs-Based Breakfast:
In the morning, simple carbohydrates (sugary refined cereals, white breads, toasts, etc.) cause an immediate surge of blood sugar level which results in the body over compensating for the extra sugar load - the excess is converted and stored as fat. The result - a decreased level of blood sugar and a craving for more carbs. This cycle then repeats itself 2-3 more times during the day.Skipping Breakfast:
When you skip breakfast your blood sugar drops below the normal level. You experience cravings for food and a drop in energy. You are again tempted to revert to simple carbohydrates to achieve a quick surge of energy. Simple carbohydrates will cause an immediate surge of blood sugar level followed by the body compensating for the extra sugar load. Excess sugar turns into fat. Then this cycle repeats itself 2-3 more times during the day again.These vicious cycles constitutes one of the reasons for the development of other major health challenges and extra weight.
So...Would you like to know what a good breakfast is supposed to be?
The Balanced Breakfast:
Your first meal in the morning should meet these four main criteria:• Replace the energy (from proteins, carbohydrates & good fats) that was consumed yesterday, when you were active.
• Provide the body with all the nutrients (building blocks - proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals) used during the night.
• Replenish the water stock.
• Maintain the blood sugar level within the normal range preventing you going into craving for "something" to eat!
There are great ideas in numerous publications for a healthy breakfast BUT in today's fast paced world it's not easy to prepare a balanced breakfast that meets the four major criteria for a healthy breakfast if you don't have much time in the morning.
Our suggestion:
1. Hydration with aloe drink to replenish our water stock and to assist the body in self – cleansing action
2. Energy with a delicious instant tea with the antioxidant and thermogenic benefits of green tea and fast-acting botanicals
3. Nutrition with a fabulous milk – shake which is a healthy meal with up to 19 essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients in six delicious flavors: vanilla , chocolate , strawberry , tropical fruits , cappuccino and cream & cookies!!
