Why have breakfast?

 Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day!

 Breakfast breaks your overnight fast.

 Breakfast refuels your glycogen (energy) stores.

 Breakfast kick starts the metabolism.

 Breakfast provides us with the energy to keep us going throughout the day.

Benefits of regular breakfast

 Improves your energy levels.

 Improves metabolism.

 Provides many beneficial nutrients, and boosts your fibre and calcium intake (compared to no breakfast).

 Reduces you chance of over-consuming high kilojoule foods later in the day.

 Stabilises your blood sugar levels.

 Improves memory and concentration.

Creating a breakfast routine

 Set your alarm for 10 minutes earlier to fit in breakfast at home.

 Take public transport? Take a portable breakfast option to eat on the way to work.

 Make some ’ easy to grab’ breakfasts on the weekend, such as savoury muffins or zucchini slice.

 If it’s allowed, keep some breakfast options at work to enjoy once you arrive.