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As seen on BCTV March 16/99
BREAKFAST IDEAS
Breakfast remains the most important meal of the day.
It is critical to "break-the-fast" upon waking and supply energy
the body needs to start the day. Breakfast is an important source
of nutrients which will help improve mental and physical
performance in the first half of the day.
If you're not a
breakfast eater, don't panic. Aim to eat something within the first
2 hours after waking.
Breakfast, like all meals,
should meet the following 6 criteria:
(1) Largest portion
of food on the plate should be vegetables and/or fruit
(2)
Include both carbohydrate and protein - aim for 3 of the 4 food
groups.
(3) Keep the meal reasonable in fat.
(4)
Ensure it is of high quality - e.g. whole wheat versus white
bread.
(5) Promote hydration by drinking water.
(6)
Ensure it is pleasurable - something you actually enjoy
eating!
Breakfast Examples:
The
old standby: Whole grain cereal, milk and fruit A shake
made from soft tofu, fruit and juice OR yogurt, frozen berries and
milk. A parfait made of granola, yogurt, kiwis and
straberries An egg and vegetable scramble on brown
toast A veggie sausage patty with an egg on an English
muffin - plus fruit or juice. Beans on toast with fruit on the
side.
Items to de-emphasize: bacon, fried meats,
pastries, high sugar cereals, white bread and other low fibre
foods!
Watch for the Eating for Energy segment
every Tuesday on BCTV's Noon News Hour!
Article written by Patricia Chuey and
reprinted with permission
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