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Health Insurance:
Have a Healthy Breakfast Before You Hit the Road
Having a good health insurance policy is absolutely essential
to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But along with scheduling regular checkups
and practicing preventive medicine, there are some simple things you can do to
ensure your good health. Eating a healthy breakfast is one of them.
You heard it over and over again when you were a kid and,
like it or not, now that you're all grown up, your doctor and the medical
community at large will tell you the same thing: breakfast is indeed the most
important meal of the day.
Why? It's quite simple- your body hasn't had food or water
for at least 8 hours and you need to "break your fast." Combine that with the
fact that you have the whole day in front of you- a day filled with hectic
schedules and crazy deadlines- and it's easy to see why it's so important to
fuel up on healthy stuff first thing in the morning.
Before you head out to face your busy day, take at least a
few minutes to supercharge your system with a quick and healthy breakfast.
We've compiled a list of fast and easy good-starts below.
- Happy trails.
Keep trail mix on hand for those mornings when you hit the snooze button
one (or three) too many times. Nuts are a great source of protein and are
generally high in dietary fiber, calcium, and iron, as well as Vitamins A,
B, and C. Add raisins for healthy sugars, fiber and a small amount of
Vitamin B Complex. You'll be energized and ready to go.
- A fruitful start. Smoothies are a quick, easy and
delicious way to get a healthy serving of fruit first thing in the
morning. If you don't have time to whip them up before work, consider
making them the night before and storing them in the fridge or freezer. In
the morning you can just pour and go. Add plain, nonfat yogurt for extra
nutritional value.
- Granola is good.
Forget all your "peace, love and granola" hang-ups. In spite of its
reputation, granola is great way to get an energetic start on the day.
High in fiber and complex carbohydrates, granola is a known energy
booster, and is a favorite with athletes and health nuts alike. Don't have
time for a bowl of cereal? That's what granola bars are for! Grab one and
go.
- Have an egg.
Though sometimes given a bad rap, eggs are actually extremely nutritious
and offer essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, eggs
contain protein and Vitamin D and are relatively low in fat. Few of us
have time for Quiche Lorraine or a Denver Omelet before we jet off to
work, so keep it simple with hard-boiled eggs. Boil a dozen on Sunday
night and place them back in their carrier in the fridge. Have one each
morning for a quick, nutritious start.
- The muffin man.
Muffins can be an easy and delicious way to begin the day. You probably
don't have time to make muffins in the morning, but you can make a batch
in advance for a quick grab-and-go in the morning. Use whole wheat and add
nuts and raisins for extra nutrition. If you need a change of pace,
consider savory muffins with tomato, Canadian bacon and bell peppers.
- Something is
better than nothing. Let's face it– most of us rarely
have time for an elaborate breakfast, but remember that eating something
is generally better than eating nothing at all. A piece of toast with
peanut butter, a banana or a handful of raisins will at least get you
started on the right foot.
Don't rush out the door in the morning, without first having
a quick and healthy bite to eat. Like mom always said, "Your body is like a
car; it won't run if you don't put gas in it!"
And don't forget: as important as breakfast is, it's not
nearly as important as having health care coverage that meets your needs. Whether
you need individual, family or short-term coverage, get your fast, free health insurance quote from
Esurance.
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