Food For Thought – Morning Tea

There are many foods that you come across everyday which you know taste great but are probably on the “naughty” side. You’ve got the choice to eat it or if your will power is strong enough, say “NO” and choose healthier options. Hopefully if you choose to eat it, you do so in moderation.

Below is a table showing the amount of energy in each food item that you may come across at morning tea and the approximate amount of time you need to walk or run to burn it off.

You’re more likely to say “NO” to the above foods if you think about the amount of exercise you will need to do to burn it off . Some healthier options for morning tea include: fruit, small tub of low-fat yoghurt, nuts (small handful only), dried fruit.