Protein Porridge
Great pre-workout or before a long busy day
Make a normal bowl of porridge: approx. 40g oats covered with water or milk and put in the microwave for 2min 10seconds.
Add scoop of your favourite protein, it can be vegan or whey. Mix in and put in a little hot water if too thick.
Add topping such as berries, nuts, flapjack and you’re good to go.
Why so good?
The oats contain high levels of fibre which helps you stay full for longer
The carbs provided are also slow release meaning they won’t cause a sugar spike and then sudden drop in energy.
Protein: 25g of protein also helps you stay full until lunchtime.
Salmon and egg scramble
Awesome for the carb conscious
Cook half a pack of smoked / flaked salmon in a pan (the oils from this mean you won’t have to add olive oil.)
Then crack in 2 eggs and add in a handful of spinach.
Why so good?
The salmon contains 2 essential fatty acids in the form of omega 3 and 6 which helps support blood pressure regulation, a healthy immune system and brain development.
Your body cannot produce these fatty acids on it’s own.
Spinach contains iron which is central to ensuring the transportation of oxygen via red blood cells, around the body.
Breakfast Smoothie
Perfect for those in a rush or with little time
In a blender add:
1 banana, a handful of spinach and 1 scoop of protein powder ( or tofu, sounds weird but the cupboard variety works well)
Add your liquid which can be any sort of milk such as almond, cows or soya.
Blend with ice cubes to make it cold or pre freeze the banana.
Why so good?
2 of your 5 a day and the potassium is great for blood pressure regulation.
It’s a drink so those who can’t face food in the morning but want to have something