Good Morning!
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. While breakfast is an important meal for all people – this is especially true for anyone that works out in the morning. It can be hard to get a good breakfast in after a morning workout, especially is you are crunched for time getting to work or the kids off to school, but it is essential to fuel your recovery and maintain your energy the rest of the day.
So what’s in a good breakfast?
The answer to this questions is… everything!
If you are someone who does not have an appetite in the morning and doesn’t work out until later in the day, you can get away with a small, yet balanced breakfast. Consume protein, carbs and some fat. An example of a light breakfast would be:
1 egg, 1 or 2 ounces turkey sausage, a small serving of fruit and a few almonds
If breakfast is a post-workout meal for you, or if you are someone who is hungry in the morning, you will want to step it up a little bit. The quantities of carbs and protein you consume will be dependent on your size and what your goals are. An example of a post-workout breakfast could be:
2 eggs, 2 to 4 ounces turkey sausage, 1 cup sweet potato cooked with 1T butter/ olive oil or some sliced avocado on top.
Smoothies and protein shakes can be a good option, too, if you are pinched for time. Carefully pick your ingredients to fuel your recovery here! Don’t overdo the sugar, get ample carbs and protein.
If you have a busy morning, it can be helpful to prep your breakfast ahead of time so that you can grab it and go. Check out the recipe here for a breakfast salad from Fed and Fit! When I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. It holds great for a few days (if you wait to put the avocado on it until serving). You can substitute the pork sausage for another protein based on your preferences (I made turkey sausage instead)!