EAT YOUR BREAKFAST LIKE A PRO
A cyclist should include nutrient-dense foods in their early morning breakfast to start the day in the right manner. The following foods will provide the proper fuel to your body and keep you active and healthy.
- Eggs: They help to increase fullness, maintain blood sugar and insulin levels.
- Oats: Being rich in fibre they help to lower cholesterol and also increase fullness.
- Chia Seeds: Being nutrient-rich and a good source of fibre, antioxidants help to decrease the risk of several health conditions and have a great nutrition profile.
- Nuts: They are nutrient-dense foods that improve blood sugar levels along with reducing the risk of heart diseases.
- Whey Protein: It promotes fullness, helps to lower blood sugar, preserve muscle mass and aid in weight loss.
- Fruit: Contains antioxidants, high fibre and good water content.
Breakfast should include protein, fibre and healthy fats that help to keep you full and also provide you with energy. The following foods should be avoided for your breakfast option.
- Breakfast Cereals: These are high in sugars and sometimes contain more sugar than any desserts or cookies so should be avoided. Always read the food labels before buying. These cereals’ high sugar content is linked to the risk of several health conditions.
- Muffins: They contain high amounts of vegetable oils, refined flour and sugar, which are all unhealthy ingredients.
- Fruit Juice: These contain very little fruit and more of sugar and high fructose corn syrup. These cause our blood sugar to rise very quickly, and sudden drop of the blood sugar makes us feel tired, hungry and shaky.
- Non-fat Yoghurt (sweetened): Sugar-sweetened and fat-free yoghurt is not a good choice as non-fat yoghurts contain more sugar than ice cream. Natural dairy fat is important to provide fullness and thus should be consumed over non-fat versions.
Whey Protein Recommendation: Try Steadfast Nutrition Incredible Whey.
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