Slow release
Food that is more complex and takes longer to digest, such as good quality sources of protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates – think nuts, seeds, oats, natural yoghurt, smoked salmon, vegetables and eggs – release slower into the blood stream and give us a more sustained source of energy and leave us fuller for longer.
Oats are a great source of slow release energy and my Blueberry Overnight Oats recipe can be made up the night before and provides the perfect ‘grab and go’ breakfast. By including Chia Seeds and yoghurt you are providing yourself with a good source of healthy fats, meanwhile the berries will give you a natural sweetener, which won’t spike blood sugar levels too much so you are less likely to reach for the biscuit tin at 10am!