To some people it comes as a surprise that cereals are among the most processed foods you could eat for breakfast. Sure enough, companies like Kashi and General Mills have done a fantastic job making you believe that cereal is the perfect way to start your day. The message usually is that whole grains are crucial to your health with added minerals and vitamins... Unfortunately, it's marketing and not the truth because most people are better off without that many grains. What happens when cows are fed corn and grains instead of grass? They fatten up fast and are more susceptible to disease, which makes the use of antibiotics necessary. The same happens to us. We eat too many grains and we gain weight.
Most cereals contain loads of sugar and processed grains. Sugar and grains raise your blood sugar instantly when you eat them. Add some milk with lots of lactose in it to the mix and sure enough you'll get a huge sugar spike after eating your little bowl of cereal. Before you know it, you crash and are hungry again, even though you just ate.
Grains are not as healthy as you may think and are linked to insulin resistance (that means your cells don't recognize insulin anymore and your blood sugar stays dangerously high, causing inflammation in your arteries), obesity, digestive issues and allergies. Many cereals contain soy, which is highly processed, typically genetically modified, and can cause uncomfortable digestive issues, such as gas, distention and bloating.
If you want to fill up on a healthy breakfast that is at the same time a fat burning breakfast and balances your blood sugar level for 2-4 hours, then try this recipe. It's perfect for a post-workout breakfast as it contains about 10grams more protein than you would need normally.
High-Protein Chocolate Muesli
Combine all ingredients until there are no more clumps from the powder and cocoa. Let sit in the fridge overnight and allow the oats to soak up the almond milk.
The nutrition facts show that this is a perfect breakfast: Enough carbs to give you energy and fill you up, a decent amount of protein to help you build muscle and balance your blood sugar and good fats to help you fill up and make it taste great. Plus, the chocolate satiates any sweet cravings and helps boost your mood.
Enjoy!
Most cereals contain loads of sugar and processed grains. Sugar and grains raise your blood sugar instantly when you eat them. Add some milk with lots of lactose in it to the mix and sure enough you'll get a huge sugar spike after eating your little bowl of cereal. Before you know it, you crash and are hungry again, even though you just ate.
Grains are not as healthy as you may think and are linked to insulin resistance (that means your cells don't recognize insulin anymore and your blood sugar stays dangerously high, causing inflammation in your arteries), obesity, digestive issues and allergies. Many cereals contain soy, which is highly processed, typically genetically modified, and can cause uncomfortable digestive issues, such as gas, distention and bloating.
If you want to fill up on a healthy breakfast that is at the same time a fat burning breakfast and balances your blood sugar level for 2-4 hours, then try this recipe. It's perfect for a post-workout breakfast as it contains about 10grams more protein than you would need normally.
High-Protein Chocolate Muesli
- 1/2 cup of slow-cooking oats (instant oats are processed and will raise your blood sugar fast)
- 2 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (lowest in sugar)
- a handful of walnuts and almond slivers
- 1 tablespoon of dark cocoa powder (sugar free and loaded with fiber and anti-oxidants)
- 1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder
Combine all ingredients until there are no more clumps from the powder and cocoa. Let sit in the fridge overnight and allow the oats to soak up the almond milk.
The nutrition facts show that this is a perfect breakfast: Enough carbs to give you energy and fill you up, a decent amount of protein to help you build muscle and balance your blood sugar and good fats to help you fill up and make it taste great. Plus, the chocolate satiates any sweet cravings and helps boost your mood.
Enjoy!
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