Breakfast is the first meal your body has had in 8 hours ( that is if you've maintained a healthy lifestyle and have had 8 hours of sleep) . Believe it or not eating breakfast influences your mood and energy throughout the day. You should therefore eat breakfast everyday .. without exception . Studies show that people who eat breakfast daily are less likely to become obese and have Diabetes than those who don't. Below are some tips on how you can maintain a healthy breakfast even on a budget . I know in Jamaica , most people have complained that doing anything that's "healthy" is a problem because that type of lifestyle is expensive . Fret not thyself ... these tips as I've said are budget friendly.
- Be consistent with your portions : "The Perfect Breakfast" consists of three things , one serving of whole grain carbohydrate , one serving of dairy or high calcium food and a serving of fruit . Here are some examples : Cereal , yogurt , a glass of milk , and an apple.
- Have half a grapefruit every other day : I recently spoke about this in a post where i mentioned all the wonderful benefits of Grapefruit . However, be cautious if you’re taking regular medications. Grapefruit and its juice can interact with medications that have to be processed through the liver.
- Have a cup of Green Tea with your Breakfast : I see my parents drink Green Tea everyday and used to think 1. it tastes horrible and 2. it must be really expensive . Both are these are sooo wrong. Green Tea contains Heart -Protective benefits and even has weight loss benefits if consumed everyday . There are now so many brands in the Supermarket that fits every budgets. The next time you are in the tea aisle , be sure not to pass Green Tea :-)
- Add a Vitamin ! Take any and all supplements with Breakfast . Most people prefer to take their pills after Lunch. However , taking supplements with breakfast reduces chances for an upset stomach.
- Eat a Banana : This might sound crazy , but bananas are more than just a weird shaped yellow fruit . They are considered as "brain food" and will help you concentrate throughout the day as well as to have clear thoughts. The best part , they are cheap ... i get my bananas for $100-$120 .
- Add Chocolate : Here's a crazy twist ... chocolate , for breakfast? Yes and No ... I'm not making reference to Kit Kat Bars and Twix . Instead , Hot Chocolate or Cocoa . Dark chocolate contains antioxidants great for keeping illnesses away . Swiss Miss is a popular brand , and you can get a small box in the supermarket for a little over $300 , with around 6-9 small packets.
I really hope these tips will help somebody to change their current breakfast habits and take up a healthier alternative . Also , as I've said in tip 1 , you should try to incorporate the 3 breakfast things at all times . I 'm not saying you should have those alone at every sitting as you would not be full. There is a rule of thumb that goes " Eat a Heavy Breakfast , light Lunch and Moderate Dinner" . Go at your own pace and embrace healthy living.
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