Why your breakfast can make or break your day

I have a really good tip for you that can help.

Have you ever noticed that some days, your breakfast keeps you feeling full
and satisfied for hours, while other days it sets you up for a day of endless snacking?

In fact, I’ve actually heard some people say they’ve actually skipped breakfast
because it makes them feel hungry all day.

I have two words that can help explain this: blood sugar! 

Here’s what can happen:

• When you eat a meal with lots of sugar (like a bowl of cereal),  it can raise your body’s blood sugar levels, which leads to ...

• Your body releasing insulin to help remove it from your bloodstream, which can lead to …
• A blood sugar crash, which can lead to ...
• Feeling hungry and tired, which can lead to ...
• Eating more sugar and …
• More insulin being released … and on and on and on!

You can see how starting your day with a jolt of sugar can create a vicious cycle?

Well I have a solution that doesn’t involve skipping your first meal of the day.
It’s all about the TYPES of food you eat for breakfast.

It’s about saying YES to foods packed with nutrients you need to keep your
blood sugar stable – like protein, healthy fats, and fiber!

And it’s also about making them as easy to grab as possible, so you don’t have
to mess with cooking in the morning.

Here are some ideas:

• No-Bake Cookie Oatmeal: Stir some plant-based chocolate

protein powder and natural nut butter into your cooked oatmeal (or even a half-cup of cooked quinoa!). 

• Frittata: You can have breakfast for days from a single frittata! This is a baked egg dish that is limited only by your imagination, because you can toss in any veggies you have on-hand or top it with healthy fats. Check out this list of amazing recipes: https://www.self.com/gallery/frittata-recipes
• Breakfast Burrito: The trick with these is to have your ingredients
  ready ahead of time, so all you have to do is heat them up, fill the burrito and eat! Ideas: an egg scramble, chicken sausage, tofu scramble, veggies, salsa, etc … YUM! 

If you’re a coffee drinker, consider adding unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk or
coconut cream to your morning beverage instead of your usual sugar & cream. 

Experiment and find what combo works best for YOU! And know that what
works for your spouse or friend might not be the best for you.

As an example, some people are satisfied with a morning smoothie –
while others will feel hungry a little while later.

Can't Wait to hear how you are doing so far!!