Did you know what your child eats for breakfast sets their brains and body for the day. I’m sure you have all heard the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Well it most certainly is true and particularly for children! Breakfast is the meal that sets the metabolic (energy) rate and the blood sugar for the day. It is very important that your child receive a source of protein for breakfast in order to stabilize the blood sugar but also fuel the body and brain for a day of learning.
When your child eats white toast and jam or fruit loops for breakfast, the blood sugar spikes and crashes very quickly. As such, kids are hyper to start the day and have their heads on their desk before recess. Protein encourages an even distribution of blood sugar to the brain and will allow for balanced energy to sit, focus and concentrate on the tasks at hand.
Good protein suggestions for breakfast include (barring any allergies of course):
Yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, almond
milk, almond butter, peanut butter, turkey sausage or perhaps a fruit smoothie
with a protein powder of choice.
My daughter does not like “traditional” breakfast and would rather have
soup or leftovers from dinner for breakfast. No problem as long as they contain a good source of
protein. There is no rule that
says breakfast has to be certain foods only. So try this
out with your kids and watch their energy, mood and academics rise to new
heights. It really makes a big
difference!
Awesome
“Day Starter” Smoothie:
1 cup
frozen berries of choice
1/2 cup
yogurt
1/2 scoop
protein powder
water
Blend and enjoy – great for on-the-go breakfast for the whole family!
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