...breakfast is the most important meal of the day! After a long night of not eating, our metabolism's become sluggish and our blood sugar is low. It is so important to re-stoke your body's fire ! However, eating the wrong breakfast foods can be worse than not eating at all. The classics such as donuts, plain bagels, waffles and muffins are loaded with sugar on low on fiber, which will typically leave you looking everywhere for that 10am snack! Take the extra 5-10 minutes to give your body some slow-digesting carbohydrates, plenty of protein and healthy fats, and you'll cruise into lunch time! Some quick ideas include greek yogurt with some fruit and nuts, a high fiber cereal with low fat milk, or a simple meal replacement bar! Zone, South Beach and Balance bars have a good ratio of carbs, fat and protein to calories! Remember, calories count, so measure your portions if concerned with weight control!
For the days when you have some extra time, try this delicious, nutritious recipe from Precision Nutrition. French Toast is back...sort of!
Sunrise Sundae with French Toast Hash Browns
Sundae Ingredients:
Small apple, diced (1/4 cup)
low-fat cottage cheese (1/2 cup)
Nectarine, diced (1/4 cup)
Sliced strawberries (1/4 cup)
Low fat cottage cheese (1/2 cup)Grapes (1/4 cup)
Mixed nuts, crushed (1/4 cup)
Layer all ingredients as listed beginning with the apples on the bottom into glasses. Serves 2!
French Toast Hash Browns:
1 slice whole grain bread
Whole egg
Pinch of cinnamon and salt
Cooking spray
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Whisk egg, cinnamon and salt in small mixing bowl and dip bread cubes into mixture. Let them soak for 30 seconds, then pour the entire mixture into a frying pan prepared with cooking spray. Lightly brown the bread on low heat and serve immediately. Serves 2.
Calories per serving: 365.6, Fat: 16.6g, Protein: 24.3g, Carbohydrate: 29.8g, Fiber: 5.1g
ENJOY!!!
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