{"id":1831,"date":"2014-09-12T10:52:57","date_gmt":"2014-09-12T10:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/?p=1831"},"modified":"2014-09-12T10:52:57","modified_gmt":"2014-09-12T10:52:57","slug":"diet-smart-breakfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/12\/diet-smart-breakfast\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Missing Out On The Most Important Part of Your Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Breakfast\"<\/a>Quick Ways to Break the Fast<\/span>
\n by LYLPT Dietitian Kim Fox<\/span> <\/em><\/h2>\n

What do you remember about breakfast that you learned in kindergarten? Most likely you will answer \u201cThat it is the most important meal of the day.<\/em>\u201d The reason breakfast is so important is actually found in the word itself; it breaks the fast.<\/p>\n

Our brain requires fuel every 6 hours and for some their body requires refueling every 3-4 hours. Fueling our brain and body improves energy levels, concentration, alertness and metabolism. So why isn\u2019t breakfast treated with as much importance as it deserves? People often ignore the breakfast for a variety of reason. In our busy lifestyle we often have time constraints in the morning. Some people wake up not being hungry first thing in the morning or not liking traditional breakfast foods. Let us help you learn how to get past the roadblocks that have kept breakfast from being a regular part of your life.
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1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019m just not hungry first thing in the morning.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> Who says you have to eat as soon as you jump out of bed? Try to eat something within 2 hours of awakening. If you\u2019re not used to eating breakfast, start out with something light like a banana. After a week or so of initiating this habit, your stomach will start to rumble, letting you know it\u2019s time for breakfast.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cI don\u2019t like traditional breakfast foods.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>There\u2019s no rule says you have to eat traditional breakfast foods. If you want to eat cold pizza or leftovers from the night before, go for it! Your body isn\u2019t going to care if you eat breakfast or supper\u2014just have something (nutritious of course) and you\u2019ve given it the fuel it needs to start the day.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cI don\u2019t have time to eat breakfast.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>A survey done in 2011 found that 31 million Americans skip breakfast. This may be due to the thought that breakfast has to be a sit-down eggs, toast & bacon affair; or it could simply be from lack of planning. If time is your major hindrance in eating breakfast, try some of these fast solutions.<\/p>\n

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  1. Get up 10 minutes earlier.<\/li>\n
  2. Pack things the night before that you can eat on your commute (if you car pool or ride the bus. I\u2019m not advocating distractions to your driving!)<\/li>\n
  3. Keep things at work to have when you get there, such as fruit cups, hot or dry cereal.<\/li>\n
  4. Prepare fast items that you can eat while getting ready.<\/li>\n
  5. Try making breakfasts ahead of time, such as overnight oatmeal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Quick & Healthy Ideas for Breakfast<\/h2>\n