Ridikulus Kouture Blog

~ SOIGNE' ~

Welcome Studs & Dymes,
It might be the last thing on your morning to-do list, or worse, it might not be on your list at all. Breakfast provides the fuel that is needed by everyone to start the day. When we wake up our TEMPLE is empty and it is time to “Break the Fast”. Food gives us energy needed to function mentally and physically. I would not recommend skipping breakfast because you are more likely to have a greater body mass index (BMI) than those who eat breakfast. Skipping breakfast creates more hunger and eating more calories later to make up for the skipped meal. Unhealthy Breakfast Foods: (1) Breakfast Pastry such as muffins, doughnuts, bear claws and croissants. These refined carbs will cause unwanted weight gain. (2) Granola Bars: Check the number of carbs & sugars on the back of the label, most contain the same sugar as pastry. (3) Cereal: Most are loaded with sugar. Only eat cereal with no sugar added and contain some protein & healthy fat. Select foods that are healthy because they give you energy. Healthy Breakfast Foods: (1) Whole-Grains: examples include whole-grain rolls, bagels, hot or cold whole-grain cereals, low-fat bran muffins, crackers, or Melba toast. (2) Low-Fat Protein: examples include peanut butter, lean meat, poultry or fish, or hard-boiled eggs. (3) Low-Fat Dairy: examples include skim milk, low-fat yogurt and low-fat cheeses, such as cottage and natural cheeses (4) Fruits & Vegetables: examples include fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, 100 percent juice beverages without added sugar, or fruit and vegetable smoothies. Choose low-sodium versions of beverages, though. Together, these core groups provide complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein and a small amount of fat — a combination that packs big health benefits and that also can leave you feeling full for hours. Find options from these core groups that suit your tastes and interests and try to choose one or two options from each category to round out a healthy breakfast. There benefits for adults that eat healthy. This includes: Eating more vitamins/minerals, eating less fat/cholesterol, having better concentration/productivity, and controlling your weight. There benefits for children that eat healthy. This includes: Meeting daily required vitamins/minerals, concentrate more, have better problem-solving skills, better hand-eye coordination, more alertness, more creativity, and missing fewer days of school.

In closing, “LIFE IS A BATTLEFIELD.” No matter what armor or clothes you decide to wear, make sure we honor our bodies with healthy breakfast food and KEEP PUSHING !!

SOIGNE’
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