Carbohydrate choices in the Morning
Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for the body.
Our bodies change carbohydrates into glucose, then use this type of energy for cells, tissues and organs, storing any extra sugar in the liver and muscles for when it’s needed.
Some carbs are good and some bad, especially when it comes to faster weight loss.
Many, particularly the types of carbs that are added to our food in the form of sweeteners, are likely to get in the way of your noble mission to look and feel your best throughout the day.
When training a hockey team I do my best to add good carbohydrate choices when able. Here are a few simple and positive food and drink choices at breakfast time.
Coffee is great news for your health and weight loss goals, if one is to believe what Pick & Brew has to say about the same:
It packs a virtually calorie-free boost to your metabolism, it’s rich in disease-fighting antioxidants and it reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, liver cancer, gallstones and cirrhosis of the liver. You can even have it delivered right to your doorstep if you join a coffee club. All you need to do is find the right club for you and pick your favorite coffee beans. A coffee club makes it super easy to enjoy a delicious home blend whenever you like!
Or you can order a coffee chain’s drink (with deliveroo insurance, of course) and it can have the same calorie and carb profile as a dessert. Some of those can easily reach 400 calories and 60 to 80 grams of carbs per serving.
Avoid them, unless you want your coffee habit to increase your girth. Try drinking tea instead of coffee. Maybe try looking at a hemp tea top 5 review if you don’t want to drink tea in its standard, traditional form.
Unlock the power of the carbs in Oatmeal for breakfast and stay away from the sweeteners, but try adding fruit and yogurt.
By eating a bagel its equal to a two- to three-hour run.
Before you’ve treated it with butter, cream cheese, or a similar delivery method for empty carbs, a bagel could pack 250 to 300 calories and a whopping 50 grams of carbs.
A Greek variety of Yogurt to have with oatmeal is one of the most enjoyable ways to get a burst of hunger-busting protein and a litany of vitamins and minerals.
Restock your shelves with Whole Grain Bread that’s free of high fructose corn syrup. that’s free of high fructose corn syrup.
Avoid Pancakes since they are only white flour, salt, sugar, butter, eggs, milk.
There are too many low-nutrient-density ingredients (and not nearly enough of the eggs and milk) to make pancakes anything other than carb laden disks of empty calories. Adding chocolate chips, syrup or more butter definitely won’t help.
At breakfast I eat Eggs most morning or I’m hungry till lunch and I also have coffee, and either oatmeal or toast with Peanut Butter ( only if you don’t have any allergies).
My midmorning snack is to keep me on track and help me to avoid overindulging, stabilize my blood sugar, and help me to maintain energy throughout the day. Almonds and apple chips are great at this time.
Hopefully these Carbohydrate choices help you to have easier morning food selections.
Mark O’Neill and Shelley Donald are both registered Personal trainers.
