HEALTH REPORT
problems, and emotional, academic and comprehension problems. Research also shows that teens and university students who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are better able to concentrate and exhibit greater overall mental performance than those who don’t. However, a sugary muffin or a hasty piece of toast will not do the trick. You need protein, good fats, and high-fibre, slow-burning carbohydrates, such as those found in oats and barley, to provide sustained energy, kickstart your metabolism, get your digestive system moving and fire up your brain. If your excuse for not eating breakfast is that you have no appetite in the morning, or no time, or both, try these tips to re-educate your brain and stomach:
Not used to eating in the morning? Your appetite needs to be reprogrammed. Start with something simple and quick, like a smoothie or a vitamin-rich green juice. Amp up the nutrition by adding a teaspoon each of protein powder, flaxseed,
spirulina, oat bran, LSA mix and chia seeds. Get into the habit of prepping ingredients for breakfast the night before
and having them all ready and waiting in the fridge. Peel and chop fruit, place smoothie ingredients in a blender, and fill cereal bowls and cover them with beeswax wraps. Make breakfast a sit-down treat to look forward to on weekends, with berry-yoghurt parfaits, free-range eggs, spinach, avocado, tomato and wholemeal sourdough.
Drawn from goodness Herbs of Gold Children’s Immune Care is a strawberry-vanilla flavoured chewable tablet that contains a blend of herbs, vitamins and minerals to support immune system health in children.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
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