Here is a link to an article that should put breakfast into perspective for those of you that like to sleep in. <\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.active.com\/nutrition\/Articles\/Breakfast__the_most_important_meal_of_an_athlete_s_day<\/p>\n
And for those of you who “don’t have the time” to read the entire 3 page article, I summarized it in bullet point format below. Enjoy!<\/p>\n
Brady\u2019s Bullet Points for
\nNancy Clark\u2019s Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of an Athlete\u2019s Day<\/p>\n
Consequences of skipping or not eating a sufficient (500-700 calories) breakfast
\n\t\tEx: eggs, toast, and fruit.
\n\u2022\tInadequate energy for school, practice, workouts, games, basically everything.
\n\u2022\tMore likely to make less healthy choices and overeat later in the day.
\n\u2022\tPotential junk food cravings and sugar binges.
\nBenefits of eating a sufficient breakfast
\n\u2022\tProvides necessary energy for daily activities
\n\u2022\tCan improve the quality of your diet by making healthier choices easier at other meals.
\n\u2022\tDiscourages overeating later in the day.
\n\u2022\tCan prevent junk food cravings and resultant binges.
\nIf you train or practice first thing in the morning:
\n\u2022\tUnderstanding that too much food can make you feel heavy and uncomfortable, just 100-300 calories (ex: \u00bd a bagel & peanut butter) can provide some fuel, enhance performance, and add some energy and enthusiasm to your practice or workouts.
\n\u2022\tDespite possibly not having an appetite after your morning activity, it is still ESSENTIAL to then take in what you didn\u2019t beforehand. Liquid breakfasts in the form of smoothies or shakes can help you take advantage of thirst to make it easier to refuel immediately post activity.
\n\u2022\tWhen your appetite returns, you can eat \u201csecond breakfast\u201d in the form of instant oatmeal or yogurt and granola to refuel your muscles, reduce hunger and minimize sweet cravings at lunch.
\nIf you train or practice in the afternoon or evening:
\n\u2022\tA hearty breakfast is just as important because it provides fuel for hard workouts later in the day.
\n\u2022\tBreakfast plus a pre-exercise snack like an energy bar can allow you to work 20% harder at the end of an hour long workout.
\nSample Grab-and-go Sports Breakfasts
\n\tBran muffin plus a vanilla yogurt
\n\tPeanut butter, banana, and honey sandwich with chocolate milk
\n\tPita with cheese plus an apple
\n\t8 oz of milk and a baggie of granola with raisins
\n\tCinnamon raisin bagel with a can of vegetable juice <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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