There is an old adage, which says you should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Most of us do the exact reverse. When you think about it, putting fuel into the body at the start of the day so it can be used up makes more sense than filling up at days’ end and then sitting on the couch.
A better breakfast means you have more energy during the day and are less likely to snack on high calorie snacks mid morning.
Still there are practical considerations too so here are three tips to help you have a better breakfast without having to spend a lot of time.
- Before you even start breakfast have a glass or two of water. This will rehydrate you from the natural drying out process, which happens overnight. It also fills you up a bit. If you want a cup of coffee or tea that is fine but have your water first.
- Include some protein. This can be an egg, some yoghurt, nuts or lean meat. Quinoa or Chia seeds are good to sprinkle on yoghurt and Chia is a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
- Have good quality high fibre carbohydrate for energy. This can be fruit, low glycaemic index bread like spelt or rye, or cereal such as raw muesli or oats.
Dr Joe Kosterich – Doctor, Health Industry Consultant and Author
Doctor, speaker, author, and health industry consultant, Joe is WA State Medical Director for IPN, Clinical editor of Medical Forum Magazine, Medical Advisor to Medicinal Cannabis company Little Green Pharma and Course Chair, and writer for Health Cert. He is often called to give opinions in medico-legal cases, has taught students at UWA and Curtin Medical schools and been involved in post graduate education for over 20 years.
A regular on radio and TV, Joe has a podcast – Dr Joe Unplugged, has self- published two books and maintains a website with health information. He has extensive experience in helping businesses maintain a healthy workforce.
Past Chairman of Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association, current Vice President of Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA, Joe previously held senior positions in the Australian Medical Association and has sat on numerous boards.
