Breakfast Fit for a Gluten Free Athlete
by John Forberger
If you are a gluten free athlete or live with one, you realize the importance of a healthy and tasty breakfast. Gone are the days of sugar-riddled cereals and English muffins. Carb-heavy gluten free foods such as pancakes, waffles, and cereal can be tasty, but they lack protein and should not be relied upon as the main source of energy and calories for an athlete's breakfast.
Here are some easy to apply tips on what to eat as you search for energy-packed gluten free breakfast foods.
Some digestive experts and gastroenterologists state a human body can only properly break down either a protein or a carbohydrate one at a time, so it is recommended to enjoy your sugars and carbohydrates at least 20-30 minutes apart.
Taking a few tips from the gluten free diet, starchy breakfast carb-packed foods such as cereal (contains wheat and/or barley malt), bagels, and English muffins are erased entirely, unless made in a gluten free dedicated facility.
A few safe breakfast items on a gluten free list are fresh fruit (bananas, oranges, peaches, pineapple, berries) vegetables, lean meats, gluten free cereals, gluten free bagels, and of course freshly squeezed juices. Natural sugars are extremely important for all endurance athletes.
If you find it difficult to remove bread entirely from breakfast, then the next best thing is to try gluten free bread at local gluten free food stores. Gluten free bread can be expensive, so be sure to ask friends or search online for food reviews. Check to look for bread with iron, as many gluten free products are deficient in iron and fiber.
Athletes need their protein and carbohydrates on a regular basis each day. A gluten free breakfast marries the notion of a high amount of calories and a nutritious meal. Both of these add up to a filling and nutritious way to begin your day.
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