The Importance of a Good Breakfast

After not eating for a number of hours whilst sleeping, breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel

Nutritionists advise:

• Breakfast should be eaten within two hours of waking
• A healthy breakfast should provide calories in the range of 20-35% of your guideline daily allowance (GDA)

Reasons why eating breakfast is important:

• Brain function – studies have shown that eating breakfast can help improve memory, concentration and productivity
• Improves mood, lowers stress levels
• Provides energy to get the body up and moving, including the organs
• People who skip breakfast have lower energy levels, as well as less physical strength
• Boosts metabolism
• Reduces cravings in the day, which can lead to overeating
• Keeps blood sugar levels stable throughout the day
• Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast have a better controlled weight
• Many breakfast foods are healthy and contain healthy carbohydrates, proteins, fibre, mineral and vitamins which help maintain a healthy body
• Breakfast can be a social event with family / housemates to start the day in a positive way

Healthy Breakfast Ideas:

• Porridge
• Eggs
• Yoghurt
• Unsweetened cereal
• Bread (whole wheat is best)
• Incorporate Fruit / Nuts / Nut butter / Seeds

If you don’t eat breakfast regularly it is a good idea to start getting into the habit.

Written by Sarah Williams. Sarah is a Qualified Yoga Teacher based in London with an online presence on Instagram and Facebook. She also blogs about yoga and health & well being topics on her website. Sarah’s focus is Vinyasa Flow, Hatha and Ashtanga styles of yoga and she completed part of her training in India. https://sarahlucyyoga.wixsite.com/yoga, @sarahlucyyoga

She is currently pursuing her 300 hr advanced teacher training from Sampoorna Yoga Goa. If interested in Yoga Teacher Training please browse our Teacher Training page