Never enough hours in the day? Unfortunately, that seems the norm for modern day lifestyles where we are constantly on the go. Given this you need to fuel your body the best way you can to meet the daily routine and challenges life throws at you. Fuelling should not be another challenge to add to the ‘to do’ list.
To help take the guesswork out of busy mornings, Weetabix has shared simple guidance on how to build an energy fuelling breakfast that fits seamlessly into everyday routines.
Nutrient Investment
If you put the wrong kind of petrol in your car it won’t drive or will perform sub-par. Same goes for your body. You need to give it the best possible fuel you can manage given your budget and lifestyle.
All food provides energy which we measure in calories or KJ. Choosing calories is a bit like choosing to invest your money. You want the best return for your investment. It is the nutrients provided compared to the energy(calories) provided which is important. This is called nutrient density – think of it as the quality of the calories.
For example, milk provides energy (calories) but also protein, vitamins and calcium. Fizzy drinks provide energy (calories) but nothing more so milk is a lot more nutrient dense.
Build Your Power Breakfast
A breakfast that provides a mix of energy from protein, fibre-rich carbohydrates, healthy fats and vitamin and minerals is the perfect ‘investment’, supporting your energy needs when starting your day.
Think low sugar wholegrain cereal (energy, fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals) with lower fat milk or yogurt (energy, protein, calcium, healthy fats) and a portion of fruit (energy, fibre, vitamins and minerals)
The Weetabix Advantage
Weetabix provides 136kcal per two bix serving and 4.5g protein. Weetabix is high in fibre from wholegrains, low in saturated fat, low in sugar and low in salt – ticks all round.
Fortified with iron, folic acid and B vitamins [Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin(B3)] these nutrients not only help you release energy from food but contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue too as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle – what better way is there to help your start to the day.
But it’s not just your body, it’s your brain2 Weetabix can help too. Talk about multi-tasking.
And just because something seems ordinary or has been around a while doesn’t mean it’s inferior nutritionally.
Savoury & Sweet Ideas
Variety is key to healthy balanced diet so think savoury as well as sweet at breakfast.
- The Ultimate Savoury Bix: Weetabix topped with scrambled eggs, spinach, and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.
- More savoury bix: how about avocado ‘bix ‘or bix-el with lower fat cream cheese, smoked salmon, squeeze of lemon juice, black pepper and cucumber
- The Classic Power Bowl: Weetabix with Greek yoghurt, berries, chia seeds and almonds. Use frozen berries to save time and money.
- Go bananas: Spread your Weetabix with nut butter, add chopped banana, your chosen milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon
- Perfect pear: add this low GI fruit to your Weetabix. Leave the skin on washed fruit for even more fibre.
