Aging well begins at breakfast
At any age, a well-nourished body recovers better, remains more active and is more resistant to everyday fatigue. The first meal of the day plays a key role in maintaining energy, concentration and vitality over the years.
Why breakfast is so important
After a night's sleep, your body has not received any energy for 8 to 10 hours: breakfast «restarts» the engine, stabilises blood sugar levels and prevents mid-morning cravings. Skipping this meal often leads to eating too much fat or sugar later in the day, which disrupts your appetite and tires your body.
A balanced breakfast provides three main types of nutrients that the body needs every day:
- Protein to maintain muscles, the immune system and satiety.
- High-quality carbohydrates (whole grains, fruit) for energy and concentration.
- Good fats (oilseeds, vegetable oil) for the brain, hormones and joints.
A model for a balanced breakfast
The idea is not to eat more, but to distribute the right nutrients more evenly from the morning onwards. For example:
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A source of proteins : yoghurt, cottage cheese, eggs, or a balanced protein shake specially formulated to provide protein, vitamins and minerals at breakfast.
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A source of whole carbohydrates : wholemeal bread, oat flakes, low-sugar muesli, fresh fruit.
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A small portion of good fats : a few walnuts or almonds, a spoonful of nut butter.
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And of course, a hydration drink : water, herbal tea, tea, possibly coffee with a little sugar.
By adjusting the quantities to suit your appetite and regularly eating a balanced, quick-to-prepare protein-rich breakfast, you help your body stay active for longer, better control your weight and maintain good energy levels day after day.
Practical tip for taking action
To make breakfast a habit, prepare what you can the night before: set the table, measure out your cereal portions, wash your fruit, and have a bottle of water or herbal tea ready to be heated up. During the week, choose a simple, quick option that you can make without thinking, then have fun varying it once or twice a week with new recipes.
Then observe how you feel: fewer energy slumps, better mood, better hunger management in the morning. These are signs that your body is enjoying this new rhythm and that, day after day, you are building a more peaceful ageing process.
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