It does not really matter whether you are trying to lose weight, gain weight, or simply stay healthy, breakfast is essential. Starting your day with a healthy meal will ensure that your body is fueled and primed for excellence. So, what’s on the menu right? This is a much more simple answer then you can possibly imagine. Ideally, breakfast should be balanced just like your other meals. Depending on your goals, it should be 40-70% whole grains, with the remainder coming from protein and fat sources. Eggs, cheese, and nuts are great foods to fill this area. For example, a weight loss diet should start the morning with a more dense meal rich in fiber and protein. This will help the dieter control his/her appetite come lunch time. On the other hand, an athlete should have a meal rich in whole grains like wheat, oatmeal, barley, and rye. Top that with some natural honey, milk, and fresh fruit.

Breakfast can also be affected by your workout/training session. If you train in the morning, ideally you would want to drag yourself out of bed at least 60 minutes before training. At about 30 minutes until your workout, a meal rich in Carbs is ideal. A banana, some fruit juice, or a small bowl of cereal would be fine. Following your morning workout, another small Carb/protein rich meal should be consumed. There are many ways to prepare this meal, but an easy and convenient method to eating can be found in recovery specific sports drinks. A good choice is Fluid Recovery (www.livefluid.com), which is the best on the market right now.

So, eat your breakfast. Every Spartan at Athlon Elite does it. Bon Appetit!