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Breakfast Redefined

8/21/2019

 
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While it is good to ensure that we are fueling our days, a typical breakfast at seven or eight in the morning may not be the answer for you. Everyone is different and this includes hunger cues and food preferences. If you find that you just aren't hungry in the morning, explore why. From there, you can implement possible solutions to make your first meal complete and convenient. 
 
To accomplish this, you’ll first want to ensure that mealtimes in general are prioritized and that distractions are minimized. My favorite hashtag is #cookingisalifeskill. No matter who you are, you need to know how to feed yourself! What you do prepare may depend upon your schedule, desire to cook and taste preferences. You can find a solution that fits you and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist can help. Keep in mind that you may need to leverage a weekend day where you can pay attention to routines including eating, restroom use and physical activity. There may be some connections between bowel movements and mealtime readiness, for example.
 
If you feel confident that you truly are not hungry until after it’s time to head out the door, get prepared. Perhaps a higher fat milk or yogurt drink is a quick solution just before you leave the house. This is especially key if a morning snack is may not be feasible. Remember that your body has been fasting all night long. 

Overall, here are a few things to keep in mind: 
  • Your body is fasting all night long and meals are typically digested 100% within 4 hours. 
  • Your brain needs a constant supply of glucose. A breakfast that includes carbohydrates can help energy the body and brain to aid in your ability to focus. 
  • What you have the night before may affect your appetite the following morning. If you believe this is the case, try small, continual adjustments over a period of a week to see if the changes made a difference.
  • Breakfast doesn't have to be limited to cereal, yogurt, eggs and muffins. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and toast with cheese and tomato are both great options. 

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    Cheyenne is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist located in the Charleston, SC area. 

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