ANNIE DEADMAN IS HERE TO HELP YOU, THE EASY WAY!
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Whether you’re an early eater or not, having something in your belly before 11am is a sure-fire way to power-up both your body and brain.
Make it a mix of protein and complex carbohydrates – the latter contain fibre, are broken down into glucose slowly, are nutrient-rich and will keep you sustained for longer. It’s the difference between a spoonful of sugar and a spoonful of oats. The oats require work to break them down; the sugar shoots through you like a dose of salts. The addition of protein at every meal feeds your muscles and bones and keeps hormones on an even keel – and breakfast is no different.
Here are some low-cost nutritious suggestions, so dig out your Tupperware or wrap in foil for breakfast on-the-go.
✱ Overnight oats: 60-80g oats, with a little milk and water, ½tsp chia seeds (makes them gooey), some blueberries and ½ scoop of protein powder.
✱ Yogurt bowl: High-protein yogurt (Lidl has a great value range) with ½ chopped apple, handful of almonds, and – wait for it – a toasted crumpet with a smear of peanut butter on the side.
✱ Egg parcel: 2-egg omelette filled with houmous and rocket.
✱ Turkey patties: Turkey mince (low cost, high protein) made into small patties, absolutely delicious with tomatoes and wilted spinach.
✱ Baked beans on toast:
Humble, but nutritious.
✱ Smoothie: If you like to drink your breakfast, then whip up a smoothie with almond milk, yogurt, oats, blueberries and a handful of spinach.
✱ Peanut (or almond) butter sandwich: Serve with a side order of apple chunks.
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