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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and should contain the right amount of food nutrition to keep you going for the rest of the day. It is also the meal that is most often skipped by children as well as adults in the pretext of going to school, office etc. But a healthy and nutritious breakfast is very important to keep your body fit and healthy and provide you with the energy levels required for being active the whole day.
There are many overweight people who skip breakfast thinking it is a good way to lose weight. But skipping a meal, especially breakfast, will only make you pile up calories and have the reverse effect. Though any kind of breakfast is fine, it is best not to consume doughnuts, pancakes or pastries on a daily basis as these contain high levels of sugar and is also high in calories.
A food nutrition specialist will tell you that the ideal breakfast must contain grains in the form of bread or cereals, fruits, protein in the form of eggs, meat and nuts and dairy products like milk or cheese. These are low in calories but provide wholesome nutrition that is required to stay fit and healthy. A nutritious breakfast will help the digestive system to work normally after a night’s rest and produce the right environment to digest the later meals of the day. When you skip breakfast, the acid levels of the stomach go up which can result in bloating, irritation, gas and discomfort and in the long run can lead to the development of ulcers.
Some nutritious and healthy breakfast ideas recommended by food nutrition experts include omelets, boiled eggs, French toast, dry toast with low fat butter, jam or marmalade, cornflakes and low fat milk, oats with nuts and fruits, cheese slices and a slice of fruit. If you are in a hurry and cannot find the time to have an elaborate and sit down breakfast, prepare a power smoothie with fruits, nuts, milk or yoghurt. This can be carried in a bottle and consumed on the way too which is great for saving time. Fruit smoothies are also a great idea as a mid day snack for you as well as your children instead of munching on high calorie chips and fast food.
If your children are not interested in taking the typical breakfast or eggs and toast, then try new recipes which is not only fun and interesting but also contain the right food nutrition to keep them energetic throughout the day. Leftover meat or chicken pieces are great for the next morning breakfast; you can use this to make a healthy pizza with fresh veggies and chicken pieces but go easy on the cheese. You can also make grilled sandwiches using fresh vegetables and smother it with low fat homemade mayo which is healthy as well as enjoyed by children.
Remember, the key point is not to skip breakfast but to consume the right food nutrition which will keep you fit, robust and healthy.
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Source by Brian Goodwin
