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 hours advanced teacher training from Sampoorna Yoga Goa. If interested in Yoga Teacher Training in India please browse our Teacher Training page – Yoga Teacher Training Courses