Despite what you may have heard as regarding breakfast, it is better to skip breakfast than to eat unhealthy meals for breakfast.
However, a nutricious, well-balanced breakfast can give you the energy required for the day and also prevent you from eating too much in the day.
I will be discussing and giving the benefits of only 6 very healthy meals you can have as an individual or as a family for breakfast.
1.) EGGS
Eggs are high in protein and several important nutrients, they also promote fullness, helps you to eat fewer calories during the day, and helps maintain steady blood sugar and insulin levels.
Eggs are also one of the best sources of Cholin, a very important nutrient for brain and liver health.
Additionally, egg yokes contain lutein and zeaxanthin, these antioxidants helps prevent eye disorders like cataracts, and macular degeneration.
2.) OATMEAL
If you are a cereal lover, oatmeal is the best choice for you and your family.
It is made from ground oats which contain a unique fibre called oat beta-glucan, which has many impressive benefits including reduced cholesterol, promotes feelings of fullness.
To boost the protein content of an oatmeal breakfast, prepare it with milk instead of water or serve it with a side of eggs or a piece of cheese.
3.) GREEK YOGHURT
Its ’s made by straining whey and other liquid from milk curds, which produces a creamier yogurt that is more concentrated in protein.
Yogurt and other dairy products can also help with weight control because they increase levels of hormones that promote fullness.
Certain types of Greek yogurt are good sources of probiotics like Bifidobacteria, which help your gut stay healthy.
To increase your meals vitamin, minerals and fibre content , add berries or chopped fruits to your greek yoghurt.
4.) COFFEE
Coffee is high in caffeine, which improves mood, alertness and mental performance.
It is an amazing beverage to start your day with.
In addition, coffee is rich in antioxidants, which reduce inflammation, protect the cells lining your blood vessels and decrease diabetes and liver disease risk
Even small amounts of caffeine can achieve this results.
5.) GREEN TEA
Green tea also contains caffeine which helps improve alertness and mood, along with raising metabolic rate.
It also contains an antioxidant known as EGCG, which may protect your brain, nervous system and heart from damage
6.) FRUITS
All types of fruit contain vitamins, potassium, fiber and are relatively low in calories. One cup of chopped fruit provides about 80–130 calories, depending on the type.
Also Fruit are also very filling due to its high fiber and water contents.
You can pair fruits with cheese, greek yoghurt etc for a balanced breakfast that will sustain you for hours.
NOTE: The choice of either having breakfast or skipping it, is a choice. But ensure that if you will have breakfast, it must be a well- balanced and noutricious meal.
Likewise if you choose to skip, you must eat a balanced diet throughout the day.
