Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Food

How to have a nutritious breakfast when you're time poor

This will definitely help. - by Susie Burrell
  • 28 Feb 2019
How to have a nutritious breakfast when you're time poor

Busy mornings can be a tough - trying to get yourself out the door whilst fitting in the gym and managing all the other daily tasks that need to be finished yesterday.

Unfortunately, in the midst of frantic schedules, breakfast is one of those things that is regularly neglected when time is tight with 25 per cent of Aussies admitting to skipping breakfast at least once a week, according to recent research.

Of those that miss breakfast, 41 per cent claim it’s because they’re time poor. Breakfast skippers may find there’s a knock-on effect on energy levels for the rest of the day, which doesn’t help their productivity. This frequently results in bad nutritional choices, with 17 percent admitting to buying nutritionally inferior junk food on the way to work instead.

Here are some simple on-the-go nutrition tips from dietitian Susie Burrell that can help you get out that door on-time, without skipping one the most important meals.

Tip 1: Find nutritious breakfast options that require little prep time

There are a number of breakfast options you can try that saves you time in the morning and don’t require a lot of prep time. Having a simple smoothie is an easy solution, making sure you have breakfast and are still getting the nutrients you need. It is a simple as blitzing up a few pieces of fruit and off you go! Another great quick and easy option when you’re stuck for time is something you can eat on-the-go like the new UNCLE TOBYS breakfast bake. They are a source of fibre, wholegrain and protein, and are a wholesome and portable breakfast you can eat when you’re having a busy morning.

avocado on toast
Getty

Tip 2: Pre-prep for the week ahead!

Planning your meals in advance is always the easiest option when you don’t have a lot of time in the morning to enjoy the luxury of a sit-down wholesome breakfast. To ensure that you’re adequately fuelled to start the day - pre-make your meals or prep your ingredients the night before, this can really help buy you some time in the mornings to make sure you’re getting the right nutrients and energy you need.

Meal prepping for the first few days of the week will give you motivation to keep to your nutrition and health goals, taking the time pressure off you at every meal and allowing you to focus on the activities you’d rather be doing. Quick and easy breakfast prep can include a frittata with healthy veggies that you can keep in the fridge and can stretch over a few days/meals.

blueberry muffins
Getty

Tip 3: Don’t put too much pressure on yourself

If you’re sometimes too time poor and skip breakfast – don’t beat yourself up and let this ruin your daily nutrition goals or long-term diet plans. Sometimes life gets in the way – myself included, so try your best to get back on track when you have more time to focus on having a balanced and nutritious meal at lunch and dinner. As long as you have something for breakfast, it is better than going without – try to pick something relatively healthy rather than picking something that is nutritionally inferior.

This story originally appeared on Men's Health 

  • Food
  • Health

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

Pizza is better for breakfast than cereal says nutritionist

Pizza is better for breakfast than cereal says nutritionist

5 myths about breakfast you probably believe

5 myths about breakfast you probably believe

How long does caffeine last in your system?

How long does caffeine last in your system?

5 benefits of having a high protein breakfast

5 benefits of having a high protein breakfast

{headline}

{headline}

How to lose weight with just 5 healthy food swaps

How to lose weight with just 5 healthy food swaps

Study finds chocolate milk is actually good for you

Study finds chocolate milk is actually good for you

The worst diet of 2020 has been identified

The worst diet of 2020 has been identified

{headline}

{headline}

Move over pavlovas, the pancake grazing board is here

Move over pavlovas, the pancake grazing board is here

The best diets of 2020 have been named

The best diets of 2020 have been named

Urgent food recall: Coles, Woolworths, IGA Sriracha Chilli sauce

Urgent food recall: Coles, Woolworths, IGA Sriracha Chilli sauce

New Australian alcohol guidelines released before New Years Eve

New Australian alcohol guidelines released before New Years Eve

The cocktail that has more calories than a cheeseburger

The cocktail that has more calories than a cheeseburger

How to maintain a healthy diet this Christmas

How to maintain a healthy diet this Christmas

 Choc chip cookies not only delicious, but addictive, says study

Choc chip cookies not only delicious, but addictive, says study

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Shop This Offer
Treat yourself to a subscription