Healthy Breakfast
What did you have for breakfast today?
What do you have for breakfast? Chances are, like most people, you have either a simple carbohydrate ‘meal’ of toast or cereal, or you skip breakfast entirely (usually leading to mid-morning snacking).
Both of these approaches lead to rapid increases in blood sugar and insulin, carbohydrate cravings (snacking) and a drop in energy.
Carbohydrate-based breakfast…
In the morning, simple carbohydrates (sugary refined cereals, white bread, toast etc) cause an immediate surge in blood sugar, which results in a substantial release of insulin from our pancreas.
The insulin removes most of the sugar from our blood, turning any excess into fat. This decreased level of blood sugar results in further cravings for carbohydrates.
This vicious cycle constitutes one of the major reasons for diabetes, high blood pressure and extra weight.
Skipping breakfast…
When we skip breakfast, blood sugar drops below the normal level , leading to cravings and a drop in energy.
To deal with cravings, we usually revert to snacking on simple carbohydrates, causing a fast rise in blood sugar levels and a substantial insulin emission. The insulin removes most of the sugar from the blood and turns any excess into fat. Our body, now low in blood sugar, experiences further cravings and a drop in energy.
This vicious cycle constitutes one of the major reasons for diabetes, high blood pressure and extra weight.
Balanced healthy breakfast…
A balanced breakfast supplies our body with vital nutrients and energy without increasing blood sugar and insulin levels, and helps to avoid dependence on carbs during the day. In this way, appetite stays under control, cravings for carbs diminish and our body uses its fat stores for energy.
Criteria of a good breakfast…
A balanced healthy breakfast should do three things:
- Rehydrate the body, to replace the fluids lost during sleep.
- Provide the body with energy.
- Provide the body with all vital nutrients while helping to maintain a normal blood sugar level.
How can I get this balanced breakfast?
Our Core Nutrition Program is a simple 30 day programme for anyone looking to increase their intake of good nutrition every day. It covers all three criteria of healthy breakfast: energy, nutrition and hydration.
Hydration…
A large glass of water is the best way to begin every day.
To flavour your water, Herbalife’s Aloe Concentrate drink is a refreshing way to replace fluids lost during sleep. Aloe vera has also been proven to have numerous health benefits and aid digestion.
Energy…
Herbalife’s Instant Herbal Beverage is a refreshing and invigorating alternative to coffee or tea in the morning.
Our Herbal Beverage is an instant green tea extract, offering all the health benefits of green tea with the convenience and energy boost of instant coffee.
Nutrition…
Herbalife’s Formula 1 Healthy Meal Shake is the most important part of your healthy, balanced breakfast.
Formula 1 shakes are high in key vitamins, minerals and herbs, and the combination of protein and complex carbohydrates keeps you going without the insulin spike associated with simple carbohydrate breakfasts.
Nutritional smoothies aren’t just for weight loss, they’re for anyone who wants a healthy meal containing only the nutrients your body needs (and none of the ones it doesn’t!). They’re quick to prepare and taste great.
To make it easy, just order the Quick Start Program which includes all of our Core Products (Formula 1 Shake mix, Multivitamin, Cell Activator) plus the Herbal Tea. Just add the Aloe Concentrate to your quick start order and you have a well balanced system to be Hydrated and Energized and to get all the Nutrition you need.
Also try our
21 Day Herbal Cleansing Program.
