There is no better way to start the day on a cold winter's morning than with a steaming porridge with rhubarb, yogurt, cinnamon and a latte.
I enjoy the great texture, the creaminess of the oats that were cooked to perfection by the Deli in Albert Park. The rhubarb can sometimes be a bit sour or too sweet, this time it was just perfect and the yoghurt, which I believe to be cinnamon yoghurt with a little cinnamon sprinkled on top just finished off this warming breakfast. The latte was not to be sneezed at either.
Breakfast is an important meal of the day. After a night’s sleep our body has rested and used up the fuel we gave it the day before so it is time to replenish it. Great ideas for breakfast are everywhere, from a simple piece of toast with jam or honey to a full on cooked breakfast. My choice would be to stay clear from most cereals as they contain lots of sugar and/or salt. Have you noticed that when they claim to have no added sugar to them that the salt content is much higher and the other way around? Please read the labels carefully.
Two other big reasons to eat a healthy breakfast is that it helps concentration until the next meal and it will stop you from snacking on unhealthy food until lunchtime. Do you have cravings mid morning and buy one of those ‘bars’ at work? The sugar and fat in them will give you a ‘needed’ short-lived boost but will not feed your body what it needs. Sugars and fats over time will increase your weight and you will feel more sluggish.
In a hurry in the morning, not hungry first thing? Have a piece of fruit or even a glass of water with some freshly squeezed lemon and take the untoasted muesli you prepared the night before to work!
Bon appétit!
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