C.olation and gymnastics upon awakening are the winning combination for start the day in the best possible way. The morning has gold in its mouth ”, says an old proverb. That is why it is important to exploit it in the best way. But how to guarantee the body the right energy recharge to leave with determination and good humor? Experts have no doubts: just allow yourself the due hours of night restbring one to the table healthy and balanced breakfast Italian style and “move” the body with soft exercises able to awaken the muscles.
Breakfast and training: the expert’s handbook
So what is the right “recipe” for awakening? There Doctor Silvia MigliaccioSpecialist in Endocrinology and Human Nutrition and Associate Professor at theUniversity of Rome “Foro Italico”and the fitness expert, Martina Sergiin collaboration with “I start well”the portal dedicated to breakfast lovers, have developed a profit vademecum. Thanks to the experts it will be possible to combine the right exercises of muscle toning to a healthy and balanced meal to bring to the table in the morning.
Awaken the muscles and energize the body
«In general, physical activity helps the well-being of people in that increases endorphin production and decreases cortisol level, hormone that causes stress. This favors a physical and mental well-being. So starting the day with a gentle workout is a good solution for everyone », says Martina Sergi. Equally “sweet” must be the Italian breakfast, to be brought to our tables every day: «It is the most important meal of the dayis irreplaceable and indispensable, because it provides the right energy to face commitments daily and guarantees the body the intake of fundamental nutrients », emphasizes Dr. Silvia Migliaccio. Eating a healthy breakfast daily is iimportant for everyone, sports and sedentary.
Breakfast before, workout after
When is it more appropriate to have breakfast: before or after performing gentle gymnastics exercises? “My advice is generally to do breakfast always before physical activity, even in the case of a gentle workout. It is usually fasted from the previous evening, therefore your blood sugar levels may be low (even if normal) and you could risk aphysical activity-induced hypoglycemia. However, it is important to learn to listen to your body and to respect what it asks for, ”says Dr. Migliaccio.
Supplement liquids in the summer
With the arrival of summer, «when you wake up it is right to bring to the table foods that they are surely tasty for our palatebut it is equally important to enter drinks to integrate the right amount of liquids and mineral salts and avoid dehydration. For example, a good breakfast might include: a smoothiemade with 200 g of low-fat yogurt, with 100 ml of semi-skimmed milk and 200 g of fresh fruit, or juice of two oranges. All always accompanied by 25-30 grams of cookiesor rusks with honey, jams or spreads, or even sweet baked goods. If you prefer the savoryinstead, an alternative could be a tea with 40 grams of bread And 20-30 grams of cheese or cottage cheese or tomatoes e a teaspoon of oil»Advises the nutritionist.
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