So, here’s why having a timely breakfast matters and how it positively influences your overall well-being:
An individual’s appetite and meal patterns may also vary based on age, physical activity level, dietary habits, water intake, and body type. While having breakfast in the morning is beneficial, it’s important to keep the following points in mind.
Over the years, lifestyle changes, especially related to work schedules, have affected people's dietary habits and meal timings. For instance, every seafarer may have different work routines, shift timings, and physical exertion levels, which can influence their dietary habits and meal timings on board.
A seafarer on night watch duty should stay well-hydrated and identify their hunger before having an early morning breakfast. Consider choosing foods that are easy to digest and can help improve sleep quality.
Here are some food options to consider:
- Fruit & nuts
- Oatmeal
- Rice porridge
- Rice congee
- Milk & nuts
Similarly, a good heavy breakfast can be a combination of carbohydrates, fibre, and protein. For example, veg idli + sambar, oatmeal + boiled egg + sauteed vegetables, daliya upma, etc.
You may find the recipe for Daliya Upma here.
If you need help on getting started on this nutrition wellness journey, please feel free to get in touch with our in-house nutritionist, Ms. Akshaya Mondkar at nutritionist@executiveship.com.
