It was reported yesterday that children who have breakfast perform better in tests, breakfast boosts their brains.

And the children who had better quality breakfasts performed to an even higher level.

Not really surprising is it?

It's not only true for children either, if you fill your body with nutrients you will perform better throughout the day.

Notice I said nutrients rather than simply breakfast.  A crappy breakfast bar or bowl of standard 'healthy' cereal is going to have a nominal effect.

Breakfast should be a time to fill up on good food, you are literally breaking the fast of not eating anything while you were sleeping.  Replenishing your body with the materials it needs to build a healthy system.  

A coffee and a slice of toast just aren't going to produce the goods.

Time is the main factor working against us in the mornings.  I give a specific time that your breakfast should be. 

Lots of coaches say to eat something within 30 minutes of waking.  I know people who would hurl if they tried to eat anything that soon.  The time is less important than the quality of nutrients eaten.

Preparing breakfast the night before can save lots of time in the morning and mean you are getting something worthwhile.

When our kitchen is back in play, hopefully early next week, Fran will start her video series again with some easy breakfast ideas.

Oats soaked over night, frittatas, omelettes, muffins (not the crappy Starbucks ones), scrambled eggs or veggie stir fries are all really quick and nutritious to get your day started.  

Our members get lots of recipes and food ideas to give them options at times when diets normally fail.

The last time to join us this year is on Monday 23rd November for December Damage Limitation; sign up here - www.achievebootcmp.co.uk/selected

Darren 'Bacon Sandwich for me please' Checkley

PS  If you are interested in damage limitation over the party season.  A good quality greens drink can do wonders for reducing hangovers and alcohol related illness.  Our friends over at www.getleanwithgreens.com have put together a special starter package together, a 500g tub and a shaker for only £29.00 a £20.00 saving, get the offer HERE.  Well worth it and it is the best tasting greens drink we have tried.