MAKE A SIMPLE COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE YOUR DIET

As we started the new year, did you talk of wanting to improve your health, diet, lose weight, etc? While many feel it is just too daunting to attempt, let me assure you it does not have to be complicated.  There are so many little things you can do to improve your diet and take better care of your body.  This blog shares many ways to help you along. One of the best places to start is with breakfast.  Let a good breakfast not only get your day started, but let it get you started off to a healthier year.

One key to eating right and living a healthy lifestyle is to eat a healthy breakfast every morning.  While this is true for everyone, it is even more important for diabetics.  You should eat something, even if it is just a few bites, within 30 minutes of getting up in the morning.  This is what tells your body to come out of hibernation and sets everything to working for you.  But the key to this is to eat a healthy breakfast.  Coffee and donuts are not a healthy breakfast - sorry about that!  To get your day off to a healthy start, eat some type of whole grains with some fruit, protein, etc.  There are lots of whole grain cereals, including oatmeal available.  Forget about cereals loaded down with sugar and add some fresh fruit atop yours.  There are also plenty of delicious whole-grain breads on the market that can be used for healthy toast.  If you enjoy your morning pancakes, change them up a little.  Instead of your regular pancakes topped with sugary syrup, try pancakes made with oats, buckwheat, etc.  Top them with fresh fruit or some pure maple syrup.

Do not skip breakfast.  You will be setting yourself up for snacking and overeating later!

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