www.healthandhart.com Joanne Hart
As well as providing wellbeing advice to corporate teams, I work with many 1-1 clients and offer practical and tailored advice. A common theme at the moment is that everyone is struggling for time and the need to stay focused. A recipe for the resulting burnout is often more sugar and alcohol.
We know that it doesn’t take a lot of sugar or alcohol to tip us off balance.
Even one glass of alcohol can affect our sleep and we wake up wanting more fast carbs and fats. Most of us know that a few sugary cakes or sweets can make us crave even more, and the morning after a party we're more likely to crave a croissant than a healthy yoghurt and berries.
My biggest tip is to maintain your breakfast protein across this month (or add it in). Plan ahead so that you can roll out of bed knowing what breakfast you’re going to have, regardless of what the day or night before was like.
Easy Options
1) An omelette with 3 eggs and some finely chopped vegetables is a good start. Add avocado or smoked salmon for healthy fats. For a quick win you can make this ahead of time and reheat it in the morning.
2) You can find high protein cereals that are mainly nuts and seeds and add yogurt or milk. Personally I’d avoid or really minimise the ultraprocessed ones boasting high protein.
3) Natural yoghurt or homemade yogurt smoothies are a good start. Some protein powder in a drink and fruit is a quick option. Choose one with the least added ingredients and avoid most sweeteners. Make a batch of smoothie at the weekend so you're ready to go in the morning.
4) If you wake up queasy then make use of ginger, pineapple, bitter green vegetables, peppermint and chamomile in drinks and foods.
5) Remember to hydrate!
When you're ready you're welcome to book a free call with me (for yourself, or for your team). I work with a limited number of clients each month so remember to plan ahead and get in touch now.
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