Start the day with Protein - Smart Tip #4
Mon, Apr 21, 2008
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For years I started my day with coffee, and a few yours later toast. I could never understand why I always got tired fairly early in the day.
As I learned more about healthy eating, I switched up breakfast for something much healthier.
Almost every day I have plain balkan yogurt, some canned peaches (or other fruit to mix it up, use only canned fruit in juice - not syrup), I grind some nuts or seeds - about 9 almonds, or a about 1 - 2 tablespoons of pumpkins seeds or flax seeds are my usual, sometimes I will use whole cashews instead) and then I sprinkle a bit of my favourite protein powder on for some added flavour and protein boost.
This is just as quick as toast, much healthier and I do not get the energy slump that I used to.
Also, following Holly's advice at Club Fit Yummy Mummy, I eat earlier so that I can rev up my metabolism for the day. This also helps to curtail late night snacking a I can more easily fit in my major munching earlier in the day.
February 26th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
This is some great advice. And like the guy said above, it’s important to eat if you want to lose weight. Adding off of his statement, some girls won’t eat thus they put their body into the stage of ketosis.
When this happens, the body begins to burn your muscle for energy. You lose weight, but most of the weight you lose is muscle, thus, you still end up looking fat.
Not enough people realize that it’s important to eat if you want to lose weight. It’s sad really.
Taylor from whey protein weight gain
February 26th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Healthy eating does improve alot. Any good recipes with high protein?
March 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Dieting all the time is HARD..don’t you agree? I really like your approach, where you look at it as eating healthy and substituting healthy alternatives. It makes it sound a lot easier than having to constantly restrict what I eat. Thanks!
March 5th, 2009 at 7:43 am
I make a high-protein breakfast shake for my son and myself every morning. It’s got oatmeal, frozen banana, frozen strawberries, milk, yogurt, and a couple of huge handfuls of fresh spinach. Spinach is a great source of protein, and you honestly can’t taste it in the shake. It’s great to start off our day with such a healthy drink!
March 9th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Most people do not eat enough protein when they first wake up in the morning. You body needs it to stop burning muscle! You need a good amount of carbs/protein first thing to get your body working properly . Great article and comments!
March 12th, 2009 at 2:50 am
I am a believer in high protein intake and less carbohydrates and to be even more healthy, switch the milk to unsweetened soymilk or yogurt containing probiotics (very beneficial for the human digestive system).
March 12th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I’m so with you on this. I used to drink protein shakes that were made with whey isolate in the morning, but now I’ve switched to eating three egg whites with a handful of some sort of nuts, or a piece of chicken fried up.
And yes… of course I sneak in some bacon now and again!!
March 18th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Hi there I was a breakfast skipper and was very obese .. i got told by my doctor if i didnt change my life style then i wouldnt see my little girl grow up .. so that was the kick up the backside i needed .. i now have fruit n fibre for breakfast and a light lunch and something light for dinner .. i have found i am less tired .. less lazy and now enjoy all the working out i do .. etc … and now i have lost 3 stone i have the healthy bug … xx i am much happier than i was … found your site really interesting an some helpful content thank you xx
March 20th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
What Taylor said is dead on the money. If you eat right, you will lose weight. It’s as simple as that. The hard part is sticking with it. - celeb news
March 24th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Instead of coffee, I drink orange juice or a glass of milk. And adding a little lean protein to breakfast may be just the boost that we need to help keep feeling full until lunchtime. And a traditional breakfast of eggs may be one of the best ways to get your morning protein. While eggs are not always associated with weight loss, they contain some of the highest-quality protein.
March 24th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I think people think by not eating breakfest they are skipping extra calories, but it’s so true if you don’t have something that will keep you full you end up being miserable, starving and eating something you wouldn’t have eaten if you weren’t so hungry.
I like the suggestion of pumpkin seeds! I’ve never tried that before, I am a big fan of protein shakes and I eat those for breakfest every morning but I can’t wait to try your suggestion because I’m getting bored of drinking the same thing everyday. Sometimes using a spoon is just what you need.
March 25th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Good article. It’s the old saying, you are what you eat.
Too many people stop eating when in theory they should be eating more often…just less quantity!
March 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
I’m trying to become vegetarians, so not all of this food for me. The best option - bananas, this is my favorite fruit
March 26th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
I totally agree with this. I used to never eat breakfast, but now I eat a big breakfast with eggs and bacon among other things, and now I am a lot healthier
March 27th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Another healthy idea is to make some oatmeal and mix your protein powder in with the oatmeal. Healthy and delicious.
March 29th, 2009 at 2:10 am
Great article. Protein is very essential to our body and for energy. You also need to get your fruit intake for the day as well!!
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
i always start my day with a protein shake and eggs. put fruit or oatmeal in shake to make it taste better.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
I always start my day with two eggs and some almonds with juice..