Breakfast Ideas
Eating breakfast is part of my morning routine. I usually eat after exercising. If I don't eat breakfast, I tend to get tired, headaches and my brain just doesn't think as clearly. Eating a healthy breakfast gives the body nutrition to start the day with. Studies have also shown that kids who eat breakfast, do better in school. Unfortunately, most breakfast foods are high in carbohydrates and full of sugar. Pancakes, french toast and waffles drenched in butter and maple syrup with bacon and a runny egg are my favorite. Those days are over though except for eggs which are a good, non carb protein choice and are versatile. They can be hard boiled, poached, fried in coconut oil or grass fed butter or scrambled with vegetables. During the week, I like quick things like a bowl of cereal and an egg. Unfortunately, box cereals are full of sugar and milk will also add to a blood sugar spike. Even oatmeal and quinoa aren't the greatest for blood sugar control. Lately, I've been...