During the night, the body's energy stores are almost completely depleted, so they need to be replenished in the morning. The best way to do this is with a balanced breakfast. By making sure you eat the right nutrients, you help your body get going quickly, stay full for hours and avoid cravings throughout the day.
For all you morning grouches out there: a nutritious, healthy breakfast can also help put you in a good mood 😀
3 tips for a better breakfast experience
The following tips will help you improve your breakfast experience and do something good for your body.
1. Take time for your breakfast
You should take enough time for the really important things in life – and for us, a healthy breakfast is definitely one of them. Unfortunately, this doesn't always work out. Even we like to hit the snooze button on our alarm clock every now and then during the week and stay in bed for a few minutes longer before the hustle and bustle of everyday life takes hold.
To get the most out of every morning and have enough time for breakfast, you can prepare your breakfast the day before. Try our recipe for overnight oats, for example, and save yourself a little time in the morning. Because wolfing down breakfast is not only unpleasant, it's also unhealthy. Eating slowly and chewing thoroughly makes digestion much easier. Nutrients are also absorbed better and you feel fuller for longer.
Is there anything better than treating yourself to a leisurely breakfast with your loved ones at the weekend? If it's difficult to find enough time during the week, you should definitely use the weekend for a cosy breakfast.
Our tip: Use the weekend to prepare for the week ahead. You'll find countless recipe ideas on our blog, such as a delicious breakfast pizza, muesli bars or berry slices. You can make these for your weekend breakfast and take any leftovers with you to work.
2. The right mix of the best nutrients
Making sure you get the right nutrients in the morning helps you start the day with enough energy and concentration. So put together a breakfast with a good mix of fibre-rich foods, proteins and healthy fats.
Sounds complicated? Quite the opposite! As with every meal, variety is key. For example: yoghurt with fresh fruit, muesli, nuts and seeds.
High-fibre foods
A breakfast high in sugar will make you feel hungry again shortly after eating. High-fibre foods, such as oats and wholemeal products, on the other hand, keep you feeling full for longer, provide energy and help prevent cravings. This is because they pass through our bodies more slowly and take longer to digest.
Protein
Proteins have a variety of functions. Similar to fibre, they keep you feeling full for longer and prevent you from reaching for unhealthy snacks. They are also building blocks for muscles and organs, help hormone production and the immune system, and serve as a transport substance. Proteins are found in foods such as wholemeal bread, oats, yoghurt and nuts.
If you are very active in your everyday life and enjoy sports, your body needs more energy. Protein-rich meals can help you achieve this. Our Sport Range is characterised by a high protein content and therefore provides the perfect basis for an active lifestyle.
Fats
Healthy fats are found in avocados, yoghurt and seeds, for example. Healthy fats are divided into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The former are found in avocados and vegetable oils, for example, while the latter are found in yoghurt, seeds and nuts.
Healthy fats are easy to digest, help absorb vitamins, protect the organs and provide energy.
3. Eat enough and get moving
A good day starts with a good breakfast. And plenty of it. To get your metabolism going, feel free to put a generous portion of a balanced breakfast on your plate.
If you have little or no appetite in the morning, try a light yoghurt, muesli or a smoothie with fresh fruit. These are also great to take with you to work. For an extra energy boost before lunch, you can take homemade muesli bars with you, for example.
