Never enough hours in the day? Unfortunately, that seems the norm for modern lifestyles where we are constantly on the go. Given this you need to fuel your body the best you can to meet the daily routine and challenges life throws at you. Fuelling should not be another challenge to add to the ‘to do’ list.
Having a quick, easy, tasty and nutritious breakfast such as Weetabix with fruit and milk provides a smart foundation for your day ahead. It gets the job done with minimum fuss in no time, helping you to start the day ahead with one less thing to think about.
Nutrition Investment
If you put the wrong kind of petrol in your car it won’t drive or will perform sub-par. Same goes for your body. You need to give it the best possible fuel you can manage given your budget and lifestyle.
All food provides energy which we measure in calories or KJ. Choosing calories is a bit like choosing to invest your money. You want the best return for your investment. It is the nutrients provided compared to the energy(calories) provided which is important.
For example, milk provides energy (calories) but also protein, vitamins and calcium. Fizzy drinks provide energy (calories) but nothing more so milk is a lot more nutrient dense.
Build Your Power Breakfast
A breakfast that provides a mix of energy from protein, fibre, healthy fats and vitamin and minerals is the perfect ‘investment’, offering optimal nutritional value per bite. Just what’s needed when it comes to setting yourself up for the day ahead and starting up for the day.
Think low sugar wholegrain cereal (energy, fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals) with lower fat milk or yogurt (energy, protein, calcium, healthy fats) and a portion of fruit (energy, fibre, vitamins and minerals)
The Weetabix Advantage
Weetabix provides 136kcal per two bix serving and 4.5g protein. Weetabix is high in fibre, contains wholegrains, low in saturated fat, low in sugar and low in salt – ticks all round.
Fortified with iron, folic acid and B vitamins [Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin(B3)] these nutrients not only help you release energy from food but contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue too as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle – what better way is there to help fuel your start to the day.
But it’s not just your body, it’s your brain Weetabix can help too, as Thiamin (B1) and Niacin contribute to normal psychological function as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Talk about multi-tasking.
Quick to prepare and eat, that’s quality energy right there in a bowl.
And just because something seems ordinary or has been around a while doesn’t mean it’s inferior nutritionally. Food such as wholegrains come as a package delivering balanced nutrition whilst offering value for money.
Savoury & Sweet Ideas
Variety is key to healthy balanced diet so think savoury as well as sweet at breakfast.
The Ultimate Savoury Bix: Weetabix topped with scrambled eggs, spinach, and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.
More savoury bix: how about avocado ‘bix ‘or bix-el with lower fat cream cheese, smoked salmon, squeeze of lemon juice, black pepper and cucumber
The Classic Power Bowl: Weetabix with Greek yoghurt, berries, chia seeds and almonds. Use frozen berries to save time and money.
Go bananas: Spread your Weetabix with nut butter, add chopped banana, your chosen milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Perfect pear: add this low GI fruit to your Weetabix. Leave the skin on washed fruit for even more fibre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Weetabix a good breakfast?
Yes. Weetabix is a good breakfast for most adults. A two bix serving provides 136kcal and 4.5g protein. Weetabix is high in fibre, contains wholegrains, low in saturated fat, low in sugar and low in salt – ticks all round.
Fortified with iron, folic acid and B vitamins [Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin(B3)] these nutrients not only help you release energy from food but contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue too as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle – what better way is there to help fuel your start to the day.
What amount of energy should my breakfast provide?
For an average adult, breakfast should provide around 20% of your total energy (kcal) for the day. That’s around 400kcal for a woman eating 2000 kcal daily and 500kcal for a man eating 2500kcal daily.
According to the NHS Better Health Calorie counting – Better Health – NHS to lose weight women should aim for 280kcal at breakfast as part of their average daily total of 1400kcal, and men should aim for 380kcal at breakfast as part of their average daily total of 1900kcal daily.
How can I add protein to my Weetabix?
A two bix serving of Weetabix provides 4.5g protein and a two bix serving of Weetabix protein provides 7.6g protein. Ways to build on this include adding:
- Milk or unsweetened fortified soya drink
- Greek yogurt or soya yogurt
- Natural yogurt
- Nuts/nut butters and seed
- Use as a base for a savoury dish such as scrambled eggs, scrambled tofu, salmon and cream cheese, tahini and nut butter
Explore our range of Weetabix products today. Find more breakfast recipes on the Bix-Fix blog.