Power Brekky

I am not advocating any particular brands, these are just the ones I have at home.

A healthy breakfast is a good idea for everyone but this post is particularly for the ladies. Do you participate in recreational sport or training? The bulk of research into fasted-training is conducted on men. Women’s bodies are very different - don’t let a headline suck you in.

To get the most from your work-out remember to fuel before hand. A meal of carbs and protein within 2 hours of commencing training will improve your performance. Looking to help your recovery? Try and get 25 to 30 grams of protein within 90 mins of finishing. Good sources of protein include diary, eggs, meat, poultry, nuts and grains.

This breakfast is so fast and easy and I must admit to eating this just about every day because I am lazy in the mornings. Oats are my absolute favourite breakfast staple. They are full of fibre which can help keep your cholesterol in check. Oats have also been associated with reduced blood glucose and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

I have mine with plain greek yoghurt to increase my protein intake and I add some tasty stewed rhubarb. Greek yoghurt contains good amounts of calcium for your bones and is a good source of B12 for those that don’t eat meat. If you are not eating dairy you could try a coconut or soy yoghurt as an alternative.

The fruit addition is a purely personal choice. I love rhubarb and the vitamin C helps me to absorb the iron in the oats. This is a perfect example of how foods interact to make a more healthful meal. Don’t become obsessed with specific nutrients, whole foods contain so many different elements and they all act on and interact with each other in different ways. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts!