So many languages
in the world, and a smile speaks them all.
I had a great day yesterday; we did a
charity 5k run (Stroke Association), I even got a medal for finishing, we then
went for an amazing 3 course meal at a place called Rosado’s in Bromsgrove
close to where we did the run, wow really good food and not too much of it
either, I like it when the portions are perfect so you come away satisfied not
stuffed. The we finished the day off
with a trip to the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton to see “Mr Stink” and what a
fabulous kids show it was, I enjoyed it too of course, real good all round
family fun.
I didn’t become a Weight Watcher leader
by accident, it appealed to me for all different reasons, it encompasses many
things that interest me including of course food ;D eating it, cooking it and
understanding how it affects our bodies.
We all know we shouldn’t skip breakfast
but how do you choose what to eat, here are some suggestions together with
reasons why you might want to pick them.
Eggs for your brain! Not only is a
boiled egg a mere 2pp it also contains essential omega-3 fatty acid, eggs can
help your brain, eyes and skin. They’re also a sourse of choline which is a
nutrient that can help foetal brain development and could result in your child
developing a better memory and a higher IQ. Mmm not sure about that one – we
had egg and chips all the time and my memory sucks!
Baked Bean for strong bones. Yep they
are packed with protein, calcium, fibre and iron, baked beans are among the
healthiest food you can eat. Did you know we need 700mg of calcium a day to
keep our bones, muscles and joints healthy. A large slice of wholemeal toast
with 150g baked beans provides 20% of this amount.
Believe it or not – Butter for keeping
bones strong and boosting immunity. Most people wouldn’t even contemplate
butter, because it contains the dreaded saturated fat, but it’s not all bad
news. It also has vitamin D, which helps to keep your bones strong, as well as
essential fatty acids and vitamin A, which both help keep your immune system
healthy. Just don’t eat too much of it.
Milk – a study has shown that a pint of
skimmed milk a day could reduce your risk of having breast cancer by 20-30%.
There is also evident to suggest that milk reduces the risk of developing
colorectal cancer. Plus it’s an excellent source of calcium and essential for a
good mug of tea.
Oats to help lower your cholesterol.
There’s nothing better than a piping hot bowl of porridge to start the day on a
cold, dark morning. Oats are also full of potassium, folate, omega-3 fatty acid
and beta glucan, a dietary fibre – which all help to lower cholesterol levels,
reducing your risk of developing heart disease.
Mushrooms – there’s research that a few
mushrooms may help protect against breast cancer, so why not add a few to your
cooked breakfast,.
Honey, if you suffer from stomach
problems, drizzling some honey on your toast or oats may help, researchers have
found that honey contains properties that help balance the healthy bacteria in
the colon and intestines, and reduce the number of toxins. Just one tablespoon
a day is enough.
Berries – it doesn’t matter what kid
you choose, they’re all high in cancer-fighting antioxidants, these work by
neutralising the effect of molecules called free radicals. Left unchecked, free
radicals can damage your cells, leading to illnesses such as cancer and heart
disease. Berries also contain phytochemicals, which have been shown to limit
the growth of cancer cells in the body and also help the body to heal and
repair itself.
WOW see foods not just about what
tastes nice, it’s about your healthy and energy levels too.
So what you having for brekkie, I’m
opting for mushroom omelette I think.
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