Skipping breakfast is not only a bad habit for weight loss, but also will not help you shed pounds. Eating a nutrient-dense and good quality breakfast will prevent fat storage, burn excess fats, energise your body, and keep you healthy from within. Losing weight the right way is all about balance and allowing yourself to enjoy everything in moderation. It is important to feed yourself with the right nutrients without having to feel deprived. A healthy meal, especially breakfast should be filled with complex carbohydrates, protein source, good fats, dietary fiber, vitamins and essential minerals. Eating the combination of these nutrients daily will help you to achieve your weight loss goals fast and more efficiently.
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Complex carbohydrates such as whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, oatmeal, and barley are one of the most important macronutrients that you should be consuming daily. They provide an excellent source of energy. They fuel your internal organs for example the heart, brain, kidneys, nervous system and muscles. You should try to make a home-made tuna or avocado sandwich. It will only take 5 minutes of your morning schedule.
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Lean meats, fish, seafood, legumes, eggs, and soy products are a good source of protein. Protein is very important for muscle growth and repairing tissue. It is used to make hormones, enzymes, and body chemicals. Not only that, it is also an essential foundation of cartilage, hair, skin, teeth, and bones. So, you can take a simple step by drinking soy milk or skim milk along with pouched egg sandwich.
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Chia seeds, almonds, walnuts, avocados, coconut oil, and extra virgin oil are an excellent source of good fats. Fat plays a major part in weight loss because eating good fats helps to burn stored fats in your body and keeps you feeling full longer. Additionally, it fuels your brain, provides energy, and lowers your risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Chia seeds are a very healthy and nutritious superfood that contain good fats. You can do a lot more with chia seeds. For example, DIY overnight oats with chia seeds and coconut milk is a perfect example for a healthy breakfast that you can have it on the go.
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Eat a rainbow. Here are some reasons why you should eat variety of fresh fruits everyday. Firstly, fresh fruits are coloured by natural pigments that act as powerful antioxidants. They help to prevent premature ageing process, promote healthy skin, regulate blood glucose levels and blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, improve digestion and bowel movements. Secondly, they are loaded with vitamins such as vitamin C, A, and B. They help to protect against various types of diseases for example colon cancer, scurvy, and constipation. Last but not least, it helps with weight management. You can have them anytime you wish to. They are healthy and low in calories. You can also make your DIY fresh fruit salad with greek yogurt. It tastes so good!
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Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, or legumes are packed with dietary fiber, vitamins and essential minerals. Trace minerals found in vegetables for example potassium, iron, and magnesium are essential for maintaining healthy blood glucose levels and blood pressure. They also help to promote heart health and reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases due to a high amount of potassium and antioxidants. So, why wait? You should try to prepare a simple salad dish filled with various types of veggies, hard boiled eggs, and salmon. You can make it a night before to save some time in the morning, and store it into a tight seal container to keep it fresh. And there you go! A healthy and fresh salad dish for breakfast.
Hope this helps to keep you going and achieving your goals. Always remember, surround yourself with positive people. Do not compare yourself to anyone and only focus on your personal growth. Spread your positive energy to the world.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
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