The New Breakfast of Champions Wilmington Weight Loss

The New Breakfast of Champions

The breakfast of champions is no longer Wheaties.

I know that some mornings can be hectic with kids to organize, dogs to walk and getting yourself ready for work, but investing time in eating the right breakfast is essential to getting lean, staying lean and improving performance.

We know from countless scientific studies that a bowl of cereal or a piece of toast (even whole grain) is definitely not the way to kick start your day. First of all, they lack true muscle building protein (yes even those so-called protein cereals). They are converted into glucose rapidly by the body, and produces only short-term energy. This will lead to a mid-morning energy slump and in turn you are likely to snack on something unhealthy.

As coaches, we often tell our clients that they need to increase their protein intake and this starts with breakfast.

But why?

Well, protein is the building block of muscle and it will increase your metabolism, stabilize your blood sugar levels throughout the day and improve your immune system. You will be more mentally alert and focused throughout the day… and most importantly…. you will drop fat, and build muscle!!

What should you eat?

As odd as this  may sound, a meat and nut breakfast is probably the healthiest and most important choice you can make.

According to Charles Poliquin – a world renowned strength and conditioning coach – when people ask him for the best single dietary tip for optimal leanness, energy and sustained mental focus, he always tells them to try the rotating meat and nuts breakfast.

Clients ranging from NHL & NFL stars to corporate executives rave about the increased mental sharpness and focused vigor they receive from this food combination. The meat  has an amino acid called tyrosine, which perks up the brain and is used to make neurotransmitters.  In addition, protein allows for a slow and steady rise in blood sugar.   Nuts provide a great source of Omega-6 fatty acids which help speed up brain processing as well as  allow the blood sugar to remain steady for an extended amount of time.

Moreover, multiple studies on employee productivity or on children’s attention patterns have shown that a high protein breakfast not only improves energy and productivity levels until noon, but extends into the late afternoon.

So parents, ditch the cereal and milk and opt for nuts and protein.

Poliquin recommends you use a 5 day rotation of the meat and nuts breakfast, but nothing is to be added in terms of food or drink. Tea, coffee or herbal infusions are permitted but milk and juice or other calorie containing liquids are not allowed.

• Day 1: 1 lean pork steak and a handful of macadamia nuts.

• Day 2: 1 large venison steak and a handful of cashew nuts.

• Day 3: 1 to 2 lean turkey burgers and a handful of almonds.

• Day 4: 2 lean ground beef patties and a handful of brazil nuts.

• Day 5: 2 chicken breasts and a handful of hazelnuts.

If you have a nut allergy, it is recommend to substitute avocado for your nuts.

So, for the next four weeks, give a meat and nut only breakfast a try. You have nothing to lose but unwanted body fat and a lot to gain like, optimal leanness, improved energy and continuous mental focus.