Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A healthy breakfast will improve blood sugar levels, boost metabolism and reduce the urge to snack throughout the day. Studies now prove that people who eat a healthy breakfast are slimmer than those who do not eat breakfast.
Below are 5 healthy breakfast ideas that you can start using today:
1. Super-Fast Omelet: Ingredients: 2 eggs, 2 ounces chopped turkey bacon and ¾ cup chopped spinach. Method: Beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the bacon and spinach and mix until all ingredients are well combined. Place the ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for one minute, add a slice of whole wheat toast and you have a perfect breakfast to start your day.
2. Strawberry Smoothie: Smoothies are quick, easy to make, and great for when you need to get up and go. Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat milk, 1 cup strawberries, ½ cup curd and 4 ice cubes. Method: Place all the ingredients in a blender on high heat and blend until smooth. Pour into your favorite cup and enjoy.
3. Lean Mean Veggie and Cheese Wrap: The wrap is quick, healthy and a great way to start the day. Ingredients: 1 flour tortilla, 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables of your choice, 2 tbsp grated low-fat cheddar cheese. Method: Place the tortilla on a plate and spread cheese on top. Microwave the tortilla on medium heat for 40 seconds. Add vegetables, roll tortilla and eat hot.
4. Quick Fruit Salad and Yogurt: Fruit salad and yogurt would top the list of all-time favorite breakfast. Ingredients: 1 small banana, 1 small apple, ½ cup mixed frozen berries and 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt. Method: Cut banana and apple into thin pieces and keep them in a bowl. Add the berries and mix the ingredients together. Top fruit salad with vanilla yogurt and enjoy.
5. Homemade muesli: Low in fat, high in fiber and made just the way you like it. Ingredients: ½ cup lightly roasted rolled oats, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp plump juicy raisins, ¼ cup dried banana and pineapple chips, ¾ cup low fat milk. Method: Add all the ingredients to a bowl, mix until combined. Mix milk and start your day off right.
Now you have 5 healthy breakfasts for your work week. Each recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare. A healthy breakfast is a great way to start the day and rev up your metabolism.