BEST FOODS FOR BREAKFAST

Starting off the day with a nutrient rich  breakfast allows you to power through and make better decisions. Skipping it and depriving your body of essential nutrients will leave you feeling lethargic, mess  up blood sugar levels and even create brain fog. A nutrient dense breakfast increases  concentration, lowers the chances of  developing diabetes, manages cholesterol and keeps you chipper. But which foods will do the trick?Is avocado on the list? What about yogurt?  What makes wild salmon a great breakfast  choice? Today we will be talking about all the  breakfast foods that guarantee a productive day!

 Egg

 Starting off with one of the most popular and  nutritional foods, eggs have been a popular breakfast choice since anyone can  remember. Is it worth the hype? Definitely! Both the yolk and white parts are amazing sources  of protein and heart friendly unsaturated fats. What’s a better way of starting the day than  getting the right dose of your essential minerals and vitamins? Extremely versatile, eggs  can be cooked in a variety of different ways. No matter how you make it, they are immensely  filling and will keep you full till lunch time. This cuts out the unhealthy snacking in between  meals that causes weight gain. Nutritious, filling, tasty and easily available, they  can also be paired up with sweet potatoes or ground turkey for a wholesome breakfast.

 Yogurt

Yogurt is a great starter for the day. When you think about it, the overwhelming amount  of good bacteria is something that first comes to mind. But there’s more benefits than that.  Adding yogurt to your breakfast is a good idea, especially for anyone looking  to lose a couple of pounds. The nutritional content will keep you energized  throughout the day while maintaining digestive health. Rich in calcium and packed with  probiotics, you can even add your favorite fruit for a hint of nutritious sweetness. If  a morning workout is your routine then it can become your best friend! Diluting some yogurt in  water and mixing it all up with a pinch of rock salt to make buttermilk is a great post workout  drink that will soothe and heal your muscles. Oatmeal Watching your weight? Looking for gluten free breakfast options? Oatmeal is the safest and  most nutritious way to go. It has got to be one of the top foods for breakfast. A comforting  bowl of oatmeal is a powerhouse of nutrients. This rather simple meal, that can be whipped up  in just a couple of minutes, contains insoluble fiber that lowers cholesterol and stabilizes  blood sugar which makes you feel fuller. Antioxidants are another important element  along with certain natural heart-protecting anti inflammatory properties. The combination of cooked  oats,with organic nut butter and fresh fruits, minus the artificial sweeteners, will keep  you away from that vending machine for sure.

 Nut Butter    

 Nut butter is delicious, creamy and  nutritious made from nuts like almonds, peanuts or walnuts. Filled with the goodness  of heart healthy saturated fats and protein, tree nuts in general have been linked with weight  loss and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Nut butter is a great way to include protein  to your diet, especially if you’re vegetarian or vegan. Did you know that people who eat nut  based butter are less likely to be overweight as  compared to people who don’t? That’s true! Adding  a spoonful of your favorite nut butter in your morning green smoothie, salad bowl or sandwich  will be a great way to kick start your day.

Chia Seeds 

The chia seed health craze is one bandwagon  you need to jump on! This superfood shot to fame as one of the healthiest seeds in the  world. What makes it ideal for breakfast? The antioxidants, fiber, calcium and a host of  other vital nutrients protects your body from the attack of toxins. Sprinkling some on a bowl  of yogurt with fruit or salad will give your meal the right amount of nutritional benefits along  with a delicious crunch. Naturally packed with omega 3 fatty acids, these healthy seeds  induce the feeling of fullness - something to help you along your weight loss journey. Add  them to your morning by adding them to oatmeal, smoothies, cereal or puddings.

 Avocado 

Speaking of superfoods for breakfast, avocado  toast topped with freshly diced tomatoes, onions and salt and pepper is  enough to power you through the day. Do you know that the compounds found in avocados  protect the body the same way as olive oil does? Considered to be one of the finest foods  for weight loss, starting a new day with this amazing fruit paired with an egg is  an award-winning breakfast for champions. Needless to say, it will increase satiety and  decrease your want for snacking in between meals. The unique unsaturated fats found naturally cannot  be produced in the body. These good fats can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease  and even cancer related to unhealthy lifestyles.

Banana

 Bananas are the unopposed superstar of potassium. However, their  goodness is not limited to just that. Packed with filling fiber and other valuable nutrients,  tossing some diced bananas in your fruit bowl, smoothie will lift up your mood, giving  you an energised start to the day. What makes bananas awesome is the resistant starch  that supports digestive health and doesn’t leave you feeling bloated or lethargic. Including  them for breakfast also means lowering blood pressure levels that keep the heart in good  shape. A fun way to incorporate them would be to add it to your oatmeal with nut butter,  topped with some chia, pumpkin or flax seeds.

Spinach

 Greens are always a great choice for breakfast. This leafy  green, the crux for any healthy green juice,consists of a good amount of folate and muscle  building fiber. Spinach can decrease the chances of developing osteoporosis or heart disease, two  of the most common problems faced by Pakistanis. Simply adding a handful of this superfood, which  is healthier than kale, will make a whole world of difference on how you approach your day.  Along with protecting muscle from degeneration,eating this healthy green every morning  will also increase blood flow in the body.  Sick of just eating eggs and toast for  breakfast? To make your breakfast more nutrient dense you can add just 1 cup of spinach  into your omelets, egg sandwiches and juices.

Berries

 Berries win the title for being one of the  healthiest breakfast foods on the planet. Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and others are  not only rich in heart friendly antioxidants, but adding them to your breakfast  also gives you a boost of energy.These colorful nutritious fruits contain large  amounts of powerful vitamins which amp up your breakfast tenfold. If losing weight is your  goal then an assortment of berries is what you need to start your day with. Did you know  that they stop fat from forming in the body? Along with weight loss, adding just 1  cup of different berries in your oatmeal, cereal or shakes will protect the cells and  give your blood circulation a major boost.

Sweet potato 

Ever thought about starting your day by eating these flavor and nutrition packed vibrant tubers?  If not then, maybe you should start? Packed with compounds that burn fat, sweet potatoes are  the perfect way of starting the day. Being low on the glycemic index they manage to offer a  certain level of fullness - at least till lunch. If you’re bored of eating cereal or eggs and bacon  every morning then sweet potatoes are something that will offer nutrients while adding a fresh  new option. Swapping your usual morning bagel, muffin or pastry with this low carb veggie  will give you what you need to face the day. You can also pair sweet potato hash with  eggs and vegetables for a complete breakfast. 

 

Black tea 

Normally underrated, blak tea is a crucial part of a complete diet. Try making the switch to black tea, it will wake you  right up. Getting your caffeine fix from black tea will not just fight lethargy  but will also increase mental alertness. Robust and strong in flavor, it may take some  time for you to get used to it but once you do, it’s a great beverage that will  keep you focussed through the day. Just boil some water and add tea leaves.  Let it sit there for a couple of minutes before running it through a strainer  to give you a rejuvenating cup of tea.

Wild salmon 

Salmon for breakfast?  As odd as it sounds, this fatty fish when paired  with some scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast creates a delicious, filling  and a rather unique meal. Salmon is already considered as a superfood for  the brain because of the high omega 3 fatty acids. If you’re looking to switch up the breakfast  game then adding it, at least twice in a week,will do the trick. Being a nutrition powerhouse and packing clean protein,starting your day with wild salmon will  help you meet everyday nutritional needs even if you eat not-so-healthy  foods for the rest of the day. It goes without saying that breakfast  should be healthy and not skipped. Having the right choice of food for the  first meal of the day will help you fill up on healthy nutrients and give your  immune system a boost.