Guest Blog: Quick breakfasts to suit the school run
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We’ve welcomed Becky, from Simplicib, to to both educate and inspire the busy women of the BBBY tribe on remembering breakfast is important me time to take, every day! Take a positive step into 2022 and remember to take some time for you, this new year.
Did you know…? Recent studies have found that 52% of people skip breakfast.
Other studies show that 5 in 10 adults rely on high sugar content drinks to keep energy levels up. Skipping breakfast can lead to the awful afternoon slump, lacking in key nutrients like calcium and vitamin C, weight gain, high blood pressure and diabetes to name a few.
So, way are so many of us skipping breakfast?
Typically, we are ‘too busy’ in the morning to make breakfast and consume it. Morning’s especially for parents is a scramble to get ready and get out of the door. So, I have produced some easy and convenient breakfasts for you to enjoy…First though, what foods are important for a good breakfast that will keep the energy levels up?
BANANAS
They contain fibre and are a slow releasing carb to provide you with energy needed until your next meal/snack
AVOCADO
These are a great replacement for butter/spread and are high in vitamin E
EGGS
These are a major source of protein, vitamins, minerals, rich in iron and low in calories
OATS
They are a high source of important vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants
Some quick breakfast ideas to keep you going throughout the day…
Over Night Oats – these are so convenient. You can prepare on a Sunday and there is no cooking required. You could soak in separate jars/containers, so it is a case of grab in the morning and eat when you are at work
Mix the oats and milk and soak in the fridge for at least 2 hours. You can make this vegan by using oat or almond milk. When you consume you could be creative and add chia seeds, yoghurt, or berries
Avocado on toast – again amazingly simple and easy. Simply toast your bread (wholemeal or grain loaf is the best) and spread with avocado instead of butter/spread
Smoothie – Simply blend fruit with cow, almond or oat milk and your good to go. You could pour in a flask and have on your way to do the school run for example. Even easier is to use frozen berries. Be careful not to use too many berries as they are high in sugar. My smoothie is banana, oat milk and blueberries
Ham and eggs – If your having gammon for your Sunday roast save some and place in the fridge, in the morning toast a bagel or muffin, top with your left-over gammon and add a poached egg on top
Baked Omelette – If you have veg/meat left over from a meal then place in a bowl and add eggs, mix, cover and leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning, melt some butter in a pan, add your mixture from the night before, sprinkle with cheese then bake in the oven at 200deg C for 20 minutes. In this time, you can have your shower, get the kids teeth brushed etc.
Finally, if time really is stretched, did you know that you can freeze omelettes so you could cook in batch, wrap, and freeze then simply defrost when you are ready to eat?"
This Derbyshire based, independent, company works with both families and businesses to ensure that everyone - from children to employees - are able to stay motivated and full of nutrition in order to achieve their very best.
If you’d like more information on how Becky can help you, contact her on:
www.simplicib.co.uk
Social Media: @SimpliciB
Email: Rebecca-brown@virginmedia.com
Mobile: 07542829039
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