Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit.
We become just by doing just acts,
temperate by doing temperate acts,
brave by doing brave acts.
(Aristotle)
Breakfast
Starting your day in a healthy manner involves more than just
exercise. Your food intake can make such a difference to your wellbeing.
Instead of just opening a box of pre-packaged cereal, consider how you
'break your fast'.
Lemon
It is good to start the day with a warm glass of water, flavoured by freshly
squeezed lemon.
Green tea
Have some green tea whilst you train.
Green tea is available in most food shops nowadays. There is also a
decaffeinated option.
Fruit
Before eating your breakfast cereal, prepare the way.
Drink a tall glass of natural orange juice, and eat a bowl of fresh fruit.
Eat slowly. Chew thoroughly.
Vary the colours and textures of the fruit - make it fun and interesting.
Muesli
Muesli
can be tailored to suit your unique requirements. It is an excellent source of
nutrients.
Preparing your own is much better than buying a pre-packaged product.
No additives or preservatives.
No flavouring or colouring.
The dish only contains what you put in it.
Use soya milk or reduced-fat milk.
Water
Drink plenty of water. Before you train, during your routine and afterwards.
Half warm and half cold is good.
Exercise
It is important not to eat before you exercise.
Give your body a couple of hours to digest food before you train.
Or better yet - train first, eat later.
Page created 3 May 2007