So many people are unsure of what exactly makes up a great breakfast, or rather have the idea that they don’t have the time in the mornings to worry about breakfast, and they end up eating a bowl of cereal, or just a small piece of fruit or even end up eating NOTHING at all.  I firmly believe that, if you eat sufficiently at breakfast, you will have plenty of energy throughout the day, your ability to focus will be much better and you will stay fuller for longer, keeping your cravings under control.

There have also been a few studies done to show that a group of people who ate a protein filled breakfast everyday for a period of time managed to lose more weight than the group who didn’t.

One of the reasons for this was that when we eat protein at breakfast, it helps to keep us (our appetite) satisfied and we are less likely to overeat at other meals later in the day.

Check out more information on one of those studies here:   http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/nutrition-weight-loss/drop-weight-and-your-cravings

So that brings us on to the question, what can we eat that is balanced, quick and easy to make and that is nutritionally sufficient to support us throughout the day?  Well think protein, carbohydrates (fruit and complex carbs), and even fat.  In terms of food, eggs are an excellent source of protein, fat and vitamins and minerals.  Oats, honey, yoghurt, blueberries, bananas, apples, melons, are all great sources of carbohydrates.  Now the specific amounts you take in  will vary, depending on your size, weight, body fat levels, etc. as well as your energy needs throughout the day and at the time.

So to make this quick and easy, nutrient rich breakfast, this is what you will need to do.

Lets start with the eggs:

• Crack open three eggs in a bowl.
• Add a dash of milk, sprinkle some salt and pepper and add half a tsp of garlic.
• Mix well.
• Then place a non stick electric frying pan on low heat and pour the eggs in the pan.  Keep separating the mixture with a non stick spatula (cooking scrambled eggs).
• Cook until done.  You should not need to cook for more than 3 – 4 minutes.
• Add a few slices of tomatoes, and season to taste.

That’s your eggs (protein and fat) done. It sounds like its a process but it really doesnt take longer then 5 or 6 minutes to make.

Now for your Carbohydrates.  This is so simple its scary.

In a bowl place the following:

• 40 grams of Raw Oats.  (I have used raw oats, if you prefer yours cooked, by all means cook a portion of oats the night before to use)
• 1 tsp cocoa
• 2 tsp dessicated coconut
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• A Few blueberries
• One small banana chopped

To that, pour in some milk to the consistency that you like and eat up!

Now there you have it, a very quick meal to make, with hardly any hassle and it provides you with all the nutrients you need to take on the day ahead of you!  You now have no excuse to eat a great breakfast and make the most of your day!

*Just a note, please do not misunderstand the principle here, I am in no way saying ONLY eat breakfast and you will have energy for the whole day!  You must still eat healthy meals throughout the day to keep you going.  BUT, By consistently eating a good breakfast, you will have more energy, reduce cravings and hunger pains, and will be less likely to overeat later in the day which can cause unwanted fat gain.

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Here is a simple recipe for good old banana bread. I have changed some of the original ingredients for more healthy options, so try not to be too shocked when you read the ingredients!

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Ever see someone enjoying a nice big slice of pizza and thinking, wow I wish I could eat that and still lose weight! And then in your mind you start trying to justify to yourself that, that one piece of pizza could actually be low in calories,

“I mean there’s all those vegetables on top and its baked, not fried.”

Well a typical slice of pizza can have anywhere between 150 and 300 calories depending on the toppings! I mean the base alone is full of carbohydrates from white flour, and most restaurants these days put enough cheese on top of them to sink any boat! But today I will share with you a nice clean recipe for pizza which you can make at home very easily. Remember, you can replace the eggs with 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water.

Allow to cool slightly, and then enjoy a pizza high in fibre and protein!

Are you allergic to gluten? Many places now offer gluten free options for pizzas, much like ActivEats who even deliver, so just remember to ask!

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