Many of us unknowingly are eating dessert for breakfast, and it’s ruining our day. The spike in glucose from our high sugar breakfast gives us the energy kick we need to arrive at work, only to quickly drop before our 10a meeting.

Here are 4 ways to eat a better breakfast!

Cut out the sugar. Did you know that 4 grams of sugar equal 1 teaspoon of sugar! That’s a lot. The worst part is the average yogurt contains upwards of 15+ grams of sugar, that’s over 3 teaspoons of sugar to start the day. Cereals are just as bad ranging from 4 grams (for the “healthier” cereal) to 16+ grams of sugar per 1 cup.

Start your day with protein, healthy fat & fiber. Starting your day with a smoothie or protein bowl packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes will give your body (and your brain) the fuel it needs to get you through the morning.

Sit down and eat. Many of us are often so rushed in the mornings, we either eat a few bites of breakfast standing at the counter or we eat in our cars on the way to work. Sorry, but this is a big no go. They may seem convenient, but they are terrible for your digestive system and will ultimately wreck havoc on your GI tract within a few hours. Wake up a few minutes earlier, sit down and eat a relaxed breakfast… your belly with thank you!

Limit your beverages. Limit your beverages to 8 oz of room temperature water, tea or coffee (ideally water!) when you are eating. Sometimes we drink so much right before we eat or during our meal that we interfere with our digestion. Our bodies are incredible machines and our digestion is a prime example of us…when we treat it well. Limiting your beverages to 8 oz or less and warm beverages during meals will aid in better digestion. No one wants to go to work with gas, bloating, or a belly ache.

Instead of relying on your coffee to get you through to lunch - rely on your breakfast. Learn how to fuel your body, and watch the brain fog and fatigue fad away!