Many studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration, lower levels of \u201cbad\u201d LDL cholesterol, and lower chances of getting diabetes, heart disease, and being overweight.<\/p>\n
An anti-inflammatory breakfast also gives you a chance to get in some vitamins and nutrients from healthy foods. If you don\u2019t eat breakfast, you aren’t likely to get all of your body’s needed nutrients.<\/p>\n
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What do we know?<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe do know that skipping breakfast can throw off your body\u2019s rhythm of fasting and eating.\u00a0 When you wake up, the blood sugar your body needs to make your muscles and brain work their best is typically low.\u00a0 Breakfast helps replenish it.\u00a0 If your body doesn\u2019t get that fuel from food, you may feel zapped of energy, and you\u2019ll be more likely to overeat later in the day.<\/p>\n
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How should you eat?<\/strong><\/h3>\nEnjoying a breakfast filled with anti-inflammatory foods like berries, nuts and flax, as well as basic fruits and vegetables, will help your body send the right signals to stop inflammation. The basic formula for breakfast should be to pair carbohydrates with proteins.\u00a0 The carbs give your body energy to get started, and your brain the fuel it needs to take on the day.\u00a0 Protein gives you stamina and helps you feel full until your next meal.\u00a0 An anti-inflammatory breakfast can be as simple as a combination of:<\/p>\n
\n- Eggs, nuts or breakfast meats for protein<\/li>\n
- Fresh fruit or vegetables for carbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What if I\u2019m going to the gym?\u00a0 Should I eat before I exercise?\u00a0 WebMD<\/a> points to Sabrena Jo, a personal trainer and a spokeswoman for the American Council on Exercise, who says if you’re the kind of person who wakes up hungry, try a snack before your morning workout. It will help you improve your performance and stave off fatigue and shakiness.<\/p>\nKeep it light though. Your body stops digesting when you exercise, and a full meal will slosh around in your belly. That can make you bloated or queasy, especially when you’re doing a high-intensity workout.<\/p>\n
“I would definitely eat something post-workout,” Jo says. “A normal breakfast with some good carbohydrates and protein should be fine.”<\/p>\n
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If your mornings are busy and you don’t have time to make breakfast every day, see our blog post on Healthy Breakfast Ideas for People on the Run<\/a> for some quick anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas. And have some approved bread<\/a> on hand for those of you who are gluten free, Paleo or simply living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Breakfast is one of my favorite times of day to put out a “taco bar.”\u00a0 Use this idea to give your family’s bodies the energy they need to get started every day!\u00a0 Mix it up with toppings and make your tacos different every time you serve the taco bar.\u00a0 Use bacon one week and turkey sausage the next.\u00a0 Veggies can change each time as well.\u00a0 The kiddos in your life may only want eggs and bacon but make it bright and interesting enough for them to want to experiment with additional fresh toppings.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBreakfast Tacos<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nBreakfast is one of my favorite times of day to put out a "taco bar." I scramble some eggs, make bacon or breakfast sausage and include a bunch of veggies on the side. Everyone digs in to make their own version of a "taco" to start their day! It kind of erases the crabbiness of early morning routines too -- because what's better than a taco bar?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
Enjoying a breakfast filled with anti-inflammatory foods like berries, nuts and flax, as well as basic fruits and vegetables, will help your body send the right signals to stop inflammation. The basic formula for breakfast should be to pair carbohydrates with proteins.\u00a0 The carbs give your body energy to get started, and your brain the fuel it needs to take on the day.\u00a0 Protein gives you stamina and helps you feel full until your next meal.\u00a0 An anti-inflammatory breakfast can be as simple as a combination of:<\/p>\n
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- Eggs, nuts or breakfast meats for protein<\/li>\n
- Fresh fruit or vegetables for carbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What if I\u2019m going to the gym?\u00a0 Should I eat before I exercise?\u00a0 WebMD<\/a> points to Sabrena Jo, a personal trainer and a spokeswoman for the American Council on Exercise, who says if you’re the kind of person who wakes up hungry, try a snack before your morning workout. It will help you improve your performance and stave off fatigue and shakiness.<\/p>\n
Keep it light though. Your body stops digesting when you exercise, and a full meal will slosh around in your belly. That can make you bloated or queasy, especially when you’re doing a high-intensity workout.<\/p>\n
“I would definitely eat something post-workout,” Jo says. “A normal breakfast with some good carbohydrates and protein should be fine.”<\/p>\n
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If your mornings are busy and you don’t have time to make breakfast every day, see our blog post on Healthy Breakfast Ideas for People on the Run<\/a> for some quick anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas. And have some approved bread<\/a> on hand for those of you who are gluten free, Paleo or simply living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle.<\/p>\n
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Breakfast is one of my favorite times of day to put out a “taco bar.”\u00a0 Use this idea to give your family’s bodies the energy they need to get started every day!\u00a0 Mix it up with toppings and make your tacos different every time you serve the taco bar.\u00a0 Use bacon one week and turkey sausage the next.\u00a0 Veggies can change each time as well.\u00a0 The kiddos in your life may only want eggs and bacon but make it bright and interesting enough for them to want to experiment with additional fresh toppings.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nBreakfast is one of my favorite times of day to put out a "taco bar." I scramble some eggs, make bacon or breakfast sausage and include a bunch of veggies on the side. Everyone digs in to make their own version of a "taco" to start their day! It kind of erases the crabbiness of early morning routines too -- because what's better than a taco bar?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n