Healthy Breakfasts

Healthy Breakfasts - All the Energy to Keep You Going

Executive Summary about Healthy Breakfasts by Mary-Anne Durkie

Breakfast is by far the most important meal of my day. For many of my dieting friends, the first thing on the list to skip is “breakfast”. Skipping breakfast is one rule that many on a diet follow. It is just not good to skip breakfast.

By skipping breakfast you not only deprive your body of essential nutrition that gives you energy to go through the day’s activities but also end up eating more junk food during the day. No breakfast day means a low blood sugar level of sugar to start with. Both energy and concentration levels are affected without the right food to pep start your day.

The same old breakfast recipes every day can however, be very boring. Innovating and experimenting with new recipes is the best way to ensure that your family looks forward to breakfast time.

Healthy cereals with a combination of dried fruits and served with a generous helping of fruits is a great idea. Substituting the regular milk with soy milk is definitely a very healthy option. Make the omelets more interesting with a variety of ingredients like tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms and even low fat sausages.

Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Life

By making time for breakfast you’ll enjoy easier weight control, better energy, and greater wellbeing.

Here are some ideas for healthy, energy-sustaining breakfasts.

Option 1

Half a grapefruit (helps the liver to detoxify)

Bowl of meusli, with milk and/or natural yoghurt (good balance of protein and carbohydrate for sustained energy, weight control)

Slice of wholemeal (or rye) toast with honey (wholegrains are a good provider of B vitamins, essential for energy)

Option 2

Kiwi fruit (good for vitamin C to boost immune health)

Bowl of porridge (good for long-lasting energy)

Slice of wholemeal (or rye) toast with honey (natural sugar for quick boost of energy)

Drink of hot water with a slice of lemon, or a herbal tea such as peppermint (good for digestive cleansing, energy boost)

Option 3

Fresh fruit or vegetable juice (full of nutrients to boost energy and vital for general good health)

Kedgeree (good source of essential fats found in oily fish, essential for healthy skin, digestive health, balancing hormones, natural anti-inflammatories )

Slice of wholemeal (or rye) toast with honey (good source of fibre to improve digestive health)

Drink of hot water with a slice of lemon, or a herbal tea such as peppermint (good for digestive cleansing, energy boost)

Another recipe you perhaps want to try : brunch recipes.

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