How come I get tired soon after eating cereal for "breakfast"? I'm
not eating the sugary types, but the healthy ones, like Kashi or Grape
Nuts.
First of all, a good "breakfast" will refuel the body with the amino acids (protein) it needs to reverse the muscle wasting that goes on over night. It will also supply you with some healthy fats that will keep you satiate you and provide energy.
Cereal has none of these qualities, therefore having just plain cereal for "breakfast" flat out sucks.
"Breakfast" is one of the most important meals of the day to get right. Because you haven't eaten in 6-8 or more hours, your muscles are like a sponge waiting to absorb amino acids (from protein) and other nutrients, similar to post- workout. Your body is catabolic at this time, meaning muscle is being broken down for fuel. Since muscle is the backbone of your metabolism, so we want to reverse the catabolism.
A proper "breakfast" will shut off catabolism, provide mental and physical energy for the day, and set the stage for fat burning. In fact, studies have shown that people who don't eat breakfast actually gain more weight than people who do eat breakfast. Even though you're eating the "healthy" cereals, you're experiencing first- hand the effects. Sleepiness is a common result of eating cereal for breakfast.
Why does this happen?
Well, cereal is refined and loaded with carbohydrates. Although a lot of cereals claim they are made of wheat and other "good stuff", it's irrelevant. Most of what is advertised as healthy is actually high in calories and sugar. Simple sugars, as you know raise your insulin sky- high then crash back down to earth, leaving you hungrier and more irritable than before.
What is a better breakfast to have?
Although there are many awesome "breakfast" combinations to have, my favorite is the egg frittata. Eggs are a great source of protein and other nutrients. I first had a frittata at a diner in NYC a few years ago, and I've been making my own version ever since. I don't know how it's "officially" made, but here's my own super- protein packed version:
6 eggs (2 yolks kept in, the rest whites)
202 calories, 10 grams fat, 0 grams carb, 28 grams protein
1 can of pre- sliced mushrooms
40 calories, 0 grams fat, 6 grams carb, 4 grams protein
1 Sweet Italian sausage (usually I've already got some cooked up so I just chop it up and throw it in.)
182 calories 14 grams fat, 0 grams carb, 14 grams protein
I'll mix these together in a bowl, then pour the mix into a small Pyrex dish coated lightly with olive oil. I'll pop it into the oven at 375 degrees until it's slight golden brown on top. Then I'll sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top and let cook for another minute or so, till melted.
Total: 424 calories, 24 grams fat, 6 grams carb, 46 grams protein
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First of all, a good "breakfast" will refuel the body with the amino acids (protein) it needs to reverse the muscle wasting that goes on over night. It will also supply you with some healthy fats that will keep you satiate you and provide energy.
Cereal has none of these qualities, therefore having just plain cereal for "breakfast" flat out sucks.
"Breakfast" is one of the most important meals of the day to get right. Because you haven't eaten in 6-8 or more hours, your muscles are like a sponge waiting to absorb amino acids (from protein) and other nutrients, similar to post- workout. Your body is catabolic at this time, meaning muscle is being broken down for fuel. Since muscle is the backbone of your metabolism, so we want to reverse the catabolism.
A proper "breakfast" will shut off catabolism, provide mental and physical energy for the day, and set the stage for fat burning. In fact, studies have shown that people who don't eat breakfast actually gain more weight than people who do eat breakfast. Even though you're eating the "healthy" cereals, you're experiencing first- hand the effects. Sleepiness is a common result of eating cereal for breakfast.
Why does this happen?
Well, cereal is refined and loaded with carbohydrates. Although a lot of cereals claim they are made of wheat and other "good stuff", it's irrelevant. Most of what is advertised as healthy is actually high in calories and sugar. Simple sugars, as you know raise your insulin sky- high then crash back down to earth, leaving you hungrier and more irritable than before.
What is a better breakfast to have?
Although there are many awesome "breakfast" combinations to have, my favorite is the egg frittata. Eggs are a great source of protein and other nutrients. I first had a frittata at a diner in NYC a few years ago, and I've been making my own version ever since. I don't know how it's "officially" made, but here's my own super- protein packed version:
6 eggs (2 yolks kept in, the rest whites)
202 calories, 10 grams fat, 0 grams carb, 28 grams protein
1 can of pre- sliced mushrooms
40 calories, 0 grams fat, 6 grams carb, 4 grams protein
1 Sweet Italian sausage (usually I've already got some cooked up so I just chop it up and throw it in.)
182 calories 14 grams fat, 0 grams carb, 14 grams protein
I'll mix these together in a bowl, then pour the mix into a small Pyrex dish coated lightly with olive oil. I'll pop it into the oven at 375 degrees until it's slight golden brown on top. Then I'll sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top and let cook for another minute or so, till melted.
Total: 424 calories, 24 grams fat, 6 grams carb, 46 grams protein