Benefits of breakfastSome people skip breakfast because they think it might help them lose
weight however, skipping meals can actually lead to weight gain!
Breakfast Ideas
Toast with egg & mushroom:
Having the same breakfast everyday can get boring try something
different with these ideas!
Including highprotein foods such as eggs, beans or yoghurt at
breakfast will help keepyou fuller for longer
meaning lesssnacking!
Gives you the energy you need to concentrate at work or
school and to perform daily activities
Helps to maintain body weight
Improves our mood and strengthens the immune system
Helps to meet our body's nutritional needs some people think
breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
Warmed wholegrain wrap filled with beans, mushroom and spinach yum!
Poach or scramble eggs, add to toast with sliced mushroom and mashed avocado
Breakfast wrap:
Fruit salad with yoghurt:
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*Try to use a
natural or lowfat
yoghurt
It is important to eat breakfast every day because breakfast:
Healthy cereal ideas
Fruit smoothie
Porridge
Make your own muesli
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Blend 1 banana with 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup yoghurt
Choose a breakfast cereal which is low in sugar and high in fibre. Serve with
fresh or tinned fruit and low fat milk or yoghurt.
Add 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup processed bran, 1/2 cup seed/nut mix and 1/2 cup
dried fruit this makes enough for 34 serves!
Cook porridge according to packet instructions, then add your favourite fruit and
a small handful of nuts.
