71/365 Breakfast Beverages

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

Recently I wrote a post about Coffee Protein Smoothies. If you don't have protein, are intimidated by it, or are not interested in it, here's another option: Breakfast Essentials (or its generic counterparts). They come in a variety of flavors and are tasty when you have the right amount of milk.

I think I am a rare breed in that I can eat a huge breakfast without having the appetite for one. Not everyone is like this. Some people need a little time to digest or just don't feel well if they eat a large breakfast first thing in the morning. Breakfast beverages made from instant powder mix may be your solution to getting some substance down. With milk, you have yourself a drinkable ~220 calorie breakfast to kick start your metabolism and get your body ready for a larger meal. I mean that; you shouldn't expect to have one of these for breakfast and not eat anything until lunch. If you are going to do this for breakfast, have a granola bar, piece of high-fiber toast, cup of high-fiber cereal, handful of nuts, or some sort of snack before you eat lunch. It will keep your energy levels steady until your next meal.

If you know you'll be in a rush in the morning, pour the powder in a cup the night before. Add milk, stir, and you're off. You can also pack your mid-morning snack the night before too so you can grab and go.

In health,

Lauren