The happy factor: why breakfast matters

We know that you’ve heard it a million times before, but here’s why breakfast is STILL the most important meal of the day:

A healthy breakfast gives you the energy you need to tackle the day ahead, and jumpstarts your metabolism.
Did you know that low blood-sugar levels can turn you into a grouch of note? Breakfast sets the tone for a productive day by raising your blood-sugar levels after the short fast during your night’s sleep, so it is a real mood-booster that sets you up for a positive day.
Research shows that kids who eat a balanced breakfast achieve significantly better educational outcomes: they have improved concentration and focus, better cognitive function and improved emotional wellbeing.
Sitting down to a balanced brekkie is a great chance for everyone in the family to check in with one another before you all go your separate ways for the day.

SO WHAT MAKES A HEALTHY BREAKFAST?

With all the morning chaos in a typical household, a sit-down breakfast can seem like a tall order, but just a little forward planning will help everyone in the household enjoy simple, easily prepared breakfasts. First, understand what you should eat for a healthy brekkie. Research shows that a nutritious breakfast should follow the ‘1, 2, 3’ rule. So put these on your plate:

High-quality carbs in the form of a wholegrain to power your brain in the morning.
A little protein to keep you feeling full and to keep your blood-sugar levels stable and even.
One or two servings of fresh fruit, the more colourful the better.

READY, SET, BREAKFAST!

Now that you know what makes up a nutritious breakfast, mix-and-match some of these tasty options to keep things interesting. And don’t think a cooked breakfast is always time-consuming: our wide range of breakfast products – including our TNS non-stick and stainless steel pans, cast-iron skillets and stoneware range – is carefully designed to be 100% fit for purpose so you will find that they will help you to whip up yummy breakfasts in short order. (And clean up quickly and easily afterwards.)

Protein-rich eggs really are a brilliant breakfast option. Whether you scramble them, whip up an omelette or even go the whole hog with a full English breakfast, they will start your day off on the right track. Try these superb options that are so delicious they shouldn’t just be saved for Sundays.

Smoked Salmon Frittata in Cast-Iron Skillet
Our Cast-Iron Skillet quickly has become a treasured kitchen staple for stovetop frying and oven baking. It has sloping sides that enable rapid evaporation and help to prevent splatter. Two integrated pouring spouts make it easy for you to drain off fats and juices, and the iron helper-handle eases lifting and carrying of the filled pan. Suitable for all hobs including ceramic, electric, gas and induction.

Scrambled Eggs in TNS Shallow Frying Pan
The ultimate tool in everyday cooking, our Toughened Non-Stick Shallow Frying Pan is a versatile kitchen essential. The easy-release non-stick surfaces are simple to clean, and are tough enough to withstand the use of metal utensils. Cast handles are securely attached with stainless-steel rivets. This range comes with a lifetime guarantee and is suitable for all hobs including ceramic, electric, gas and induction.

Maple Glazed Bacon and French Toast in TNS Deep Frying Pan
The Toughened Non-Stick Deep Frying Pan – with its special hardened body to create a durable and long-lasting pan that can be used on any heat source – is versatile, easy to use and suitable for a wide variety of cooking styles and recipes. The TNS range includes heat-resistant glass lids that retain moisture and flavour, and let you check the food while it’s cooking without lifting the lid and disturbing the temperature.

Sausage and Bean Casserole in Stoneware Mini Cocotte
This one-pot wonder is a practical and hearty breakfast option – let it simmer while you get ready for your day. Our dense stoneware blocks moisture absorption to prevent cracking, crazing and rippling, and it is coated with a colourful, durable exterior enamel that resists stains and protects it from utensil marks and scratches. The nearly-nonstick glazed interior easily releases foods for quick cleanup (you’ll love this time-saving aspect, especially in the morning).

BREKKIE ON THE RUN?

A bowl of oats porridge scattered with chopped apples or berries and almonds.
Fresh fruit smoothie whizzed up in your blender using Greek yoghurt. Add a spoonful of oat bran for carbs and soluble fibre.
Wholewheat toast with sugar-free, low-sodium peanut butter (most health stores have great options on offer) or generously spread with low-fat cottage cheese.
Freshly squeezed juice is an excellent way to hydrate and nourish your body while you tick one of your daily servings of fresh fruit off your list – but make sure you also eat at least half of your fruit allocation in its unadulterated fresh form. Squeeze your own OJ with our Citrus Juicer, which holds up to one cup of fresh juice and has a great spout that pours really cleanly. Our Stoneware Jug – which easily accommodates temperature changes from ice cold to boiling – is just what you need on the breakfast table when you’re serving fresh juice for your whole family.

LOVE YOUR MUM

Your mother always told you that breakfast was the most important meal of the day – and she’s so right! Give her a Mother’s Day gift that will show her you’ve really listened to her sage advice – our citrus juicer and jug will make a gorgeous addition to her breakfast table. Save R168 when you purchase this set during our Mother’s Day promotion from 7 April to 11 May. Shop now