Many people grab a tea/coffee and a bowl of cereal/slice of toast. Many people do not have anything. Your body has been in a overnight fast, it has been busy repairing your body while you sleep. What your body requires is nutrients to break the fast.
Caffeine will cause a big spike in your cortisol levels. This is why you think you need it to ’get you going’ in the mornings. Too much of a spike will leave you tired later on which is when you may reach for either more caffeine or sugar. Toast and cereal are not a great start either. They contain gluten which is not good for your body. It is an allergen and some many people are gluten sensitive. Symptoms can include bloating, tiredness and weight gain. Cereal is very processed and nutrient devoid.
Try starting your day with a big glass of water to kick start your system. I drink hot water, lemon and apple cider vinegar. Try green tea, which contains lower levels caffeine or herbal teas.
Eggs are a great start to the day. Whipping up a quick omelette with veggies takes no time, my 10 year old son makes them regularly. Vegetable soup is a great way to start the day. For breakfast?? Think about how the rest of the world eats. Breakfast is just another meal. Try it and see how you feel
I found it hard initially to get away from my cereal/toast habit. . I was addicted to toast!!
I now enjoy soups, shakes, stir fries and left-overs from the night before for my breakfast. I now love this way of eating and wouldn’t go back . If you don’t eat breakfast then make sure you are well hydrated and when you do break your fast do your body a favour and break it with some nutrients.
Your first meal of the day is very important. It is what sets you up for the day. Make it count.
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