As a health coach I write about issues of health…total health meaning that of the body, the mind, and the soul. Here’s one regarding what you eat (or don’t eat!)
“latest report” stating that people who eat breakfast gain more
weight! No way! The hosts of this morning show interviewed a dietician
who also challenged this “new” information but unfortunately she did
not say where the problem lies. Since the morning show is largely
sponsored by the big sugary cereal companies I have a hunch that she was
forbidden to say anything negative about what most of the people with
weight issues are eating and drinking for breakfast. You can use you
imagination but even bagels, and most grains are not good options for
your first meal of the day, especially if they are not “real food” but
instead GMO and preservative-filled industrialized things that only look
like the food your body needs for optimum functioning and health.
For me and my family we have a habit of drinking a “green drink”
every morning This drink is blended and filled with fresh green
vegetables, a combination of healthy fats, (coconut or avocado are my
go-to) high-quality protein powder, water and ice cubes. In addition I
may or may not have an egg or two, either scrambled in coconut oil,
poached, or made into an omelet containing more of the same healthy
greens. I am satisfied for hours because my body is getting real food
and it is happy about that so I have no cravings and I begin the day
energized and ready to face whatever comes my way.
Remember that breakfast can be called break-fast. That’s
right….you are breaking an overnight fast. Most likely you have not
eaten all night and your insulin levels will be all out of sorts if you
leave the house without adequate fuel. In turn your stress hormones
will be messed up and once this happens you are setting yourself up for a
potential cascade of health issues in body, mind and soul.
Please eat breakfast!!
*join me for The Call this coming Saturday, August 15th at 6pm Pacific Time. Dial 530-881-1300 and key-in 642848# We will be interviewing Daniel Brigman, the founder of NuManna Foods.
Donna of course is right, eating breakfast does not put on weight! In fact, I know from experience, the opposite is true. If I eat breakfast I do not get suddenly attracted to unhealthy fast foods in the morning. And if I eat breakfast I am more energetic and will burn calories as I do gardening or move wherever I am, even if in an office where I may volunteer (I am now retired).