The other day I woke up late and needed to rush out the door for a meeting. I was really hungry so I snagged a bagel on my way out and slammed it down on the way...
We've all been there right?
The bagel did seem to relieve my morning hunger, but not long into the meeting my stomach started rumbling. I knew this would happen and I still did it!
One of the reasons why I still felt so hungry was because I didn't have any protein. Most people either gain weight or have trouble losing it because the foods they're eating don't keep them full. This is why we always suggest getting some type of protein first thing in the morning.
Why you should have more protein in the morning:
1. Helps you stay satisfied longer.
2. Boosts your metabolism.
3. Helps stabilize your blood sugar.
Here are some quick and easy recipes to add Whey Protein to your morning and help you increase your morning protein intake:
Easy Morning protein coffee:
-Cup of Coffee
-One scoop of Vanilla or Chocolate protein
-1 Tablespoon of almond milk, oat milk, or skim milk
Protein Packed Oatmeal:
-1 package of plain unsweetened oatmeal (add a touch more water as directed)
-1 scoop of Vanilla or Chocolate protein
-Add berries or some nuts if desired
Berry Protein Shake:
-6 oz of water or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
-1 scoop of vanilla protein
-1-2 Tablespoons of rolled oats-½ cup of frozen of fresh berries of choice
-Ice
Whey Protein Greek Yogurt:
-Your favorite greek yogurt mixed with a scoop of whey protein
-top with fruit of choice
Give these a try and let me know what you think!
-Casey
