Start everyday with breakfast. Take time to sit and relax, if only for 10 minutes. You will be more productive and less stressed. Eat a breakfast containing fiber, protein, vitamin c and calcium.
Limit or eliminate sugar and refined flour.
I love a bowl of hot oatmeal made with whole oats (not quick or instant). I add a little pure maple syrup and 2% milk. Raisins and cut up apples (with peel) are a great nutritious addition. Or just add any fruit you have on hand. Raspberries and blueberries are an excellent choice. I also enjoy a cup of organic black tea with half of a slice of whole grain bread dipped in a little extra virgin olive oil. My favorite brand of bread is Alvarado Street.
The complex carbohydrates and fiber in whole oat oatmeal and whole grain bread help prevent cancer and heart disease. The vitamin C in the orange juice will help absorb the iron in the raisins. Iron alows you to get the oxygen you need to your cells and will help maintain your optimal health. Grapes are sprayed with a lot of pesticides so be sure to use organic raisins.
By eating a breakfast consisting of whole grains, protien and vitamin C, you will have the energy to start your busy day and feel full and satisfied. This will contribute to weight loss and is a nice ritual to look forward to in the morning.
