Eggzacly what your body needs!
I was reading online recently, on meetup.com, about
“Tech Breakfast”, a monthly breakfast in
Baltimore, Columbia, DC, and Northern Virginia, where techies and developers share
cool new technology in a demo format. It got me thinking about what a worthy breakfast
would be for someone, like me, who needs to stay alert, focused and full, during my daily computer lab
adventures.
I came up with some appetizing and easy breakfast options.
Why is breakfast such an important topic? Studies have found that eating breakfast
improves short-term memory and attention. Still tempted to skip breakfast? Then
get this, students who eat breakfast tend to perform better than those who
don’t. So, on that inspiring note, let me introduce you to the “Fab Four” of fast
and easy breakfast foods:
Greek yogurt: this portable option is loaded with calcium and claims plenty of protein points, almost twice as much as regular yogurt - to keep
you feeling full throughout the morning.
Oatmeal: this can be bought frozen, in single serving sizes, for easy
microwaving, and it is rich in omega-3
fatty acids, which can result in increased brain health.
Bananas: This fruit—especially when it is still a touch green—is one of the best
sources of healthy carbohydrates, that keep you feeling full, longer.
Blueberries: Studies suggest that eating blueberries regularly can help
improve everything from memory and
motor skills, to blood pressure and metabolism
Personally, I prefer
Greek yogurt, and I eat it every day. I eat eggs a lot, as well, and I have
bought omega-3 enriched eggs, which provides me with a double whammy, because I
am getting protein and omega-3s in every, super hero worthy, bite.
How do you kick-start
your day? Are you giving your body the right fuel to work with?
Additionally:
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Stay hydrated.
- Exercise to help sharpen
thinking.
- Meditate to clear thinking and
relax
