Health

Importance of breakfast

Breakfast is considered an important meal because it breaks the overnight fasting period, replenishes your supply of glucose and provides other essential nutrients to keep your energy levels up throughout the day. A good breakfast improves concentration, memory and mental performance.

 

Whether it’s due to lack of time, a dislike of traditional breakfast foods or not feeling hungry in the morning, many people can miss out on important vitamins and minerals that can be gained from a healthy breakfast.

 

Why not try some of the following suggestions:

  • Healthy whole-wheat or wholegrain breakfast cereals (heart tick)
  • Porridge or quick oats
  • Fresh fruits
  • Wholemeal or multigrain bread or toast
  • Raisin bread or fruit loaf topped with ricotta cheese and banana
  • Muffins or crumpets
  • Toast toppings, such as baked beans, Boiled or poached eggs, cheese  and tomato
  • Plain yogurts with fresh fruit
  • Fruit smoothies

Jenny Hill

College Nurse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resource: Nutrition Australia