Sunday, February 28, 2010

What's on your breakfast plate?

Keep your breakfasts balanced. Besides proteins (see earlier post) you should include:

Whole Grains - rolled oats are a good source of fiber that keeps blood sugar levels steady thus prevent hunger pangs and energy crashes. Oatmeal also helps to flush LDL ("bad") cholesterol out of your system. A cup of oatmeal also has 6 grams of proteins, something your breakfast cereal doesn't have.

Dairy adds extra protein and a healthy dose of calcium for good bone and muscle health.

Fruits and vegetables - they are the best sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (which help rid the body of free radicals and may protect against cancer and heart disease).

Source: naturalhealthmag.com 2/10


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