Give A Great Start To Your Morning
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I totally agree with this age old saying. I have heard and experienced that giving a good start to your morning is in fact the best thing you can do to set your day right. And that good start comes not only by following proper morning hygiene but also by having a healthy, energetic and tasty meal. It doesn’t have to be something heavy which makes you feel bloated all day, just something simple, light and healthy. And the best part is, since it’s just the start of the day, the calories in whatever you eat in the morning can be easily burnt with your everyday routine.
During the years I was growing up, my parents always emphasized that I ate before going to school. Be it a glass of milk and some cookies, or something else that my mum cooked, they never let me and my brother leave for school without eating. And that too slowly and calmly, while sitting down. At that time sometimes we used to be annoyed with this forced habit, but today as grown-ups we realize how beneficial that proved to be for us. Our energy levels were always up and we stood out in class, be it with regard to sports or studies or extra-curricular activities. I still don’t step out of home without having something. I’m definitely passing this habit down to my kids!
One obvious question which comes to our minds is that with whatever little time we have between waking up and setting off to work or sending the husband to work and the kids to school, what are the items that are quick to cook, fast to eat and are also healthy? Let’s have a look at some of the most popular foods that we can go with at breakfast time.
I for one think that having eggs in the morning is great. You could have scrambled eggs, half-fried or even an omelet with toasted bread. Just this with a cup of hot coffee or tea would be enough if you’re looking for something quick to make and eat. For a more wholesome breakfast, couple your eggs with some bacon, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms and fried bread and wash everything down with a cup of coffee or tea.
If however, you like to have something filling yet light in the morning, you could start off with a glass of fresh juice followed by a bowl of cereal, a slice of toasted bread and a cup of coffee or tea. Cereal is especially popular with kids so you could keep colorful cereal boxes at home and have your children eat them before going to school.
Many people these days prefer having salads or fruits in the morning. It is actually a good way of supplying your body with fiber, nutrients and vitamins. Personally however, I feel that if one wants to keep their diet healthy, they should go for a wholesome meal in the morning and salads in lunch. This way not only will you have the feeling of a full stomach and feel energetic, whatever carbs or calories you take in with the breakfast will get ample time to be burnt. Plus having a refreshing salad or a bowl of fruits in lunch will help beat the laziness that creeps in during the afternoon. This meal regime will help you keep up-beat for the entire day.
As opposed to having juice etc in the morning, during winters, boiled oats or porridge is another good option for breakfast. It will also help you cut down on your coffee or tea volume during the day. A nice bowl of hot porridge makes for a filling and healthy breakfast option.
Nowadays in the rush of getting to work on time, most people either skip breakfast or just nibble something to give them temporary hunger relief. However, most of such people always find themselves rushing for everything and never calming down throughout the day. On the other hand, if you just squeeze in a mere 15 minutes for sitting down and eating something good before you set off to work, you will find yourself much more relaxed and confident to handle your day.