Eat Break-Fast!

 As a health coach I write about issues of health...total health meaning that of the body, the mind, and the soul.  Here's one regarding what you eat (or don't eat!)

While I was in the gym this morning I was very surprised to hear about a "latest report" stating that people who eat breakfast gain more weight!  No way!  The hosts of this morning show interviewed a dietician who also challenged this "new" information but unfortunately she did not say where the problem lies.  Since the morning show is largely sponsored by the big sugary cereal companies I have a hunch that she was forbidden to say anything negative about what most of the people with weight issues are eating and drinking for breakfast.   You can use you imagination but even bagels, and most grains are not good options for your first meal of the day, especially if they are not "real food" but instead GMO and preservative-filled industrialized things that only look like the food your body needs for optimum functioning and health. 

For me and my family we have a habit of drinking a "green drink" every morning This drink is blended and filled with fresh green vegetables, a combination of healthy fats, (coconut or avocado are my go-to)  high-quality protein powder, water and ice cubes.   In addition I may or may not have an egg or two, either scrambled in coconut oil, poached, or made into an omelet containing more of the same healthy greens.  I am satisfied for hours because my body is getting real food and it is happy about that so I have no cravings and I begin the day energized and ready to face whatever comes my way.
Remember that breakfast can be called break-fast.   That's right....you are breaking an overnight fast.   Most likely you have not eaten all night and your insulin levels will be all out of sorts if you leave the house without adequate fuel.  In turn your stress hormones will be messed up and once this happens you are setting yourself up for a potential cascade of health issues in body, mind and soul.
Please eat breakfast!!

*join me for The Call this coming Saturday, August 15th at 6pm Pacific Time.  Dial 530-881-1300 and key-in 642848#  We will be interviewing Daniel Brigman, the founder of NuManna Foods.