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Getty\/ Ippei Naoi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re anything like me, the likelihood of having energy in the morning (or realistically \u2014 ever), is not very high.<\/span><\/p>\n

I exercise fairly regularly, I sleep somewhere in the region of seven or more hours and I try to avoid too much screen time before bed. But for whatever reason, I continuously feel groggy in the mornings.<\/span><\/p>\n

So I consulted an expert who knows much<\/em> better than me. And Laura Jennings, a nutritionist, shared her three practices for starting the day with a spring in your step, dancing out the door (well… I like to think so anyway).<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Morning walk<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jennings explains that she likes to start her days with a morning walk.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt gets me outside and exposed to natural morning light, which helps regulate my circadian rhythm and supports daytime alertness,\u201d she explains. Getting some natural light first thing helps our body produce the stress hormone, cortisol. While that doesn\u2019t sound like a good thing, it actually helps us feel nice and alert in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting some movement in first thing gives Jennings an energy boost<\/a> too, which helps her feel ready for the day, she adds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Matcha can be a great start to your day. Getty\/Lorenzo Antonucci<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Morning matcha<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jennings likes to have a matcha<\/a> after her walk. \u201cMatcha contains caffeine alongside L-theanine, an amino acid that, when combined with caffeine, may support attention and focus,\u201d she explains. Caffeine often gets a bad rap but caffeinated drinks often contain compounds and polyphenols that work as antioxidants in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jennings says her matcha gives her a \u201cmore sustained feeling of alertness and keeps me sharp and focused throughout the morning.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

3. A protein and fiber-rich breakfast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jennings likes to grab breakfast next. She opts for something that has lots of fiber<\/a> and protein in,<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCombining protein and fiber helps support satiety and steadier blood glucose levels, Jennings says. \u201cI find [this] keeps my energy more consistent and prevents me from getting hungry or experiencing cravings before lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n

High protein and high fiber breakfast options might be something like an omelet with cottage cheese and high-fiber veggies such as red bell peppers and spinach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Or, you could try making overnight protein oats. Combine oats, greek yogurt, protein powder and some frozen raspberries, and leaving it in the refrigerator overnight to set.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re regularly hungry by mid morning, it can be worth looking at whether your breakfast contains enough protein and overall food to keep you satisfied,\u201d Jennings adds.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42794,"featured_media":117498,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,16,2723],"yoast_head":"\n"I'm A Nutritionist \u2014 Try This Morning Routine For Optimal Energy"<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A nutritionist, Laura Jennings shares her 3 easy morning practices that we can all try for an energy boost\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/nutritionist-morning-routine-energy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\""I Never Skip These 3 Morning Habits": A 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