If you do not feel in good shape in the morning, it may be your first meal of the day.
Nancy Allen, nutritionist, explains that "carbohydrates, whether those of vegetables and fruits, or those of sweets, biscuits -" turn "into sugar in the body, otherwise known as glucose.
Think of glucose as energy in the body. After consuming carbohydrates, the pancreas produces the hormone insulin to clear sugar from the bloodstream. The type, timing and amount of carbohydrates eaten determines how much sugar enters the bloodstream at the same time. Simpler or processed carbohydrates - such as muffins or cake syrups - lower blood sugar at a faster rate if not eaten with other macronutrients such as protein and fat, resulting in short-term energy.
Instead, think of these as actions that you must take on a regular basis, including protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Think here of a dish full of eggs, avocados, broccoli, oats, etc.
"A balanced breakfast sets the pace and tone of the day. Meals nourish the brain, as well as our body, in order to be mentally healthy and productive," says Allen.
The concept of balance includes a combination of complex sources, rich in carbohydrate fiber, healthy proteins and fats that would release blood sugar at a slower rate, supporting longer-term energy.
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Source: CNN
