It's been proven that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The reason for this is simply due to the fact that, for the typical person, the longest duration of time passes between dinner (or an after dinner snack) and breakfast. Your body is like a machine that needs to be fueled. The longer that passes between feedings, the worse your body performs-that's why you feel so sluggish if you haven't eaten in 5-8 hours. Come breakfast time, your body is screaming for food and will soak up anything you feed it. In addition, your metabolism is fastest at this time. It should now be obvious why breakfast is so important- your body is in the ideal state to supply it with healthy, nutrient-packed food.

There are many great breakfast combinations that you can eat to start your day off right. I am going to share my usual breakfast combination with you that has been starting my day off right for months for a good example. It's a combination of breakfast foods that are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. The main part consists of Kashi Granola cereal, Dannon Light yogurt, and fruit (please note that I am not mentioning these brands for the sake of advertising- they just happen to be the brands I enjoy eating). I mix the three together, with the fruit being mandarin oranges, strawberry's, or bananas. The Kashi Granola cereal is packed with nutrients, fiber, and protein; the Dannon light yogurt is packed with nutrients such as calcium; and the fruit provides some vitamins and fiber. The second part of my breakfast usually consists of one hard boiled egg or a small bran muffin. The egg provides a little bit of protein and fat, while the small bran muffin provides some carbohydrates and fiber. For a liquid (aside from the cup of orange juice I enjoy with my breakfast), I'll mix some protein powder with water and crushed ice. This shake is entirely for the healthy dose of protein it delivers. I feel this low-calorie drink helps to keep hunger at bay and definitely is good nutrition for my muscles.

This is just one combination of breakfast foods you can eat to supply your body with great nutrition. The most important thing is you want to look for breakfast cereals that are low in fat and sugar, and high in nutrients, fiber, and protein. Protein shakes are a matter of taste preference, but from my own experience I have found Designer Protein to be an overall solid protein shake- but experiment and find the one you enjoy. I also prefer yogurt over milk because of the consistency, but that is again, a matter of personal preference.

So start looking at breakfast as an opportunity to kick your body into overdrive because, unlike later in the day, your body in the morning is begging you to feed it nutritious food and will soak up every little bit!

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