As an athlete, if you want to perform at a high level and
get the most out of your workouts, you need to fuel your body properly. It all
starts with what you eat for breakfast. Failing to start you day off on the
right foot can lead to making poor decisions about your diet for the rest of
your day. The breakfast of champions doesn’t have to be hard to prepare or even
require any cooking at all. Some of the best breakfast foods are those that you
can eat on the go, even when you are in a big hurry to get your day started.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, because it gets your
metabolism going and helps to provide your body with the energy it needs to
perform at a high level. Don’t skip out on this meal.
Here are some easy breakfast foods that you can pair
together for a great start to your day:
What equates to a good breakfast varies, but the broad
guidelines to follow include a meal that is at least 500 calories with half
from carbohydrates and about 25 percent from protein. You should mix together
fruits, vegetables and whole grains to form a complete morning meal. There are
so many different foods that you can choose from, you should have no trouble
finding food options that are pleasing to your taste buds.
Breakfast Meal 1:
If you like nuts, you can always begin your day with a
breakfast that includes a handful of nuts and seeds combined with a low fat yogurt. Best is to make your homemade yogurt in a machine so you can maker enough yogurt every day (check these yogurt makers). Good yogurt makers are Cuisinart and Dash for instance. You can wash this down with a glass of milk (extra protein) for a
full breakfast meal that provides the nourishment that you need to perform your
sport of choice at a high level. This meal (recipe) is over 600 calories, so it is well
within the guidelines.
Breakfast Meal 2:
An apple a day is supposed to keep the doctor away, but it
can also be great breakfast fuel for sporters. Try pairing some apple slices
with peanut butter along with whole grain toast. If you drink a glass of milk
along with these breakfast foods, you have a complete meal that is just under
500 calories, but will leave you feeling fuelled and ready for your day.
Breakfast Meal 3:
Why not try making your very own breakfast sandwich. Instead
of stopping off at a fast food restaurant you can make your very own healthy
breakfast sandwich from the comfort of your own kitchen. Start with a whole
grain bagel and add an egg and cheese paired with a side of orange slices for
your very own breakfast happy meal (ideas). These breakfast foods paired together equal
just over 600 calories, but will keep you going until you crave a late lunch
after your grueling workout.
As an athlete, you need to make breakfast a priority and can
start your day of right by mixing and matching these healthy breakfast foods.
