Famished by mid-morning? I always recommend including a serve of protein rich foods with each main meal to support weight management and sustained energy levels throughout the morning.
Protein helps satiety (the feeling of fullness), is important for blood sugar control and promotes lean muscle, which is key for metabolism. I find breakfast is the meal that many of us tend to skip protein, instead opting for carb dominant choices, which can leave us hungry again 2 hour later. Try these simple and easy tips for protein boosting your brekky and energy levels.
- Switch toast with butter and vegemite with wholegrain sourdough topped with scrambled eggs (2 eggs plus 1 egg white). Even better, add some avocado and spinach for a serve of veg.
- Spread toast with protein rich cottage cheese then top with sliced fruit (banana or strawberry works well) or sliced tomato and basil for a savoury version.
- Swap processed breakfast cereal with milk for oats topped with high protein Greek yoghurt and berries, plus a sprinkle of chopped nuts or drizzle of peanut butter
- Add some silken tofu, non-sweetened protein powder, high protein Greek yoghurt or soaked cashews/almonds to your morning smoothie for a protein boost
- Try adding legumes for a serve of fibre packed plant protein. Combine chickpeas, diced tomato, avocado and basil and serve on toasted sourdough for a delicious brekky bruschetta or add some canned black beans to your scrambled eggs