Top Healthy And Tasty Breakfast Meals That You Will Love

We’ve all heard the saying, ‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.’ The term itself is quite literal in that your morning meal is breaking the fast. Most people eat in the mid to late evening, and then not again until the next day. Your first meal helps to restore energy and nutrients that your body has used during sleep, such as proteins and calcium. In terms of bodily health, experts continue to disagree over when, why, and how eating breakfast affects weight, energy, digestion, etc. However, they tend to agree on one thing – eating a healthy breakfast, as opposed to sugary cereals and fried foods, is the best way to start the day. The good news is, there are many delicious breakfast meals that are both delicious and nutritious!

Overnight Oats

If you have a busy morning schedule or tend to stick to easy grab-and-go breakfasts, overnight oats are a great way to refuel on protein, healthy fats and other important nutrients. Excellent for those with busy schedules, you can quickly whip up a batch that will last a few days and it’s as simple as throwing the ingredients together, stirring, and letting it sit overnight. If you’re out the door first thing, make them in mason jars so that you can easily throw one in your bag on your way.

Oats are an excellent healthy carb that will give you an energy boost to start the day, and they’re also a great source of soluble fibre, which helps with digestion and lower blood sugar. There are hundreds of yummy recipes to try, from sweet variations using ingredients such as berries, mango, banana to savoury ones with miso, kale, egg, and fresh herbs. Add chia seeds, nut butters, and protein powders is another great way to increase your intake of healthy fats and protein.

Healthy Baked Goods

There are SO many recipe ideas for mouthwateringly good baked breakfasts; from muffins to scones, roasted vegetables to quiche. Breakfast muffins are one of the yummiest, easiest and fastest ways to stock up on nutrients as you begin your day. And the variations are endless. You can pretty much throw just about anything into a mixing bowl, add a bit of liquid and make sure there’s a binding agent of some sort – almond flour, oat flour, mashed banana to name a few. Then add in whatever is in your pantry that suits your fancy. Plum and coconut, chocolate zucchini, spiced carrot and blackberries.

Of course it can get tired eating muffins everyday, no matter how many variations you dream up. However, there are many other ways to use your oven for a healthy start to the day. Roast half of a sweet potato and throw on some nut butter, seeds, and raspberries. Carve out the top of a tomato, throw in some quinoa, chickpeas, spinach, and herbs. Bake oatmeal squares and lather with sunflower seed butter and fresh strawberries. Of course, you probably first thought of breakfast muffins.

Fresh Pressed Juice

You’ve likely seen it in movies, across social media, and even picked up a bottle of freshly pressed juice from your local grocer. Juicing has become incredibly trendy, and for good reason. Unlike many of the store bought varieties that are often loaded with sugar, preservatives, other biological food sources, and are sometimes made from concentrate, juicers provide you clean, pure, and simple juice and what’s inside is exclusively your choice.

Juicers are also incredibly quick and easy to use, which make fresh pressed juices the perfect healthy breakfast. From pressing wheatgrass and green juices, to root vegetables, juicers provide the nutritional benefits of a balanced diet while saving you time and effort.

What’s more, as seen with the NC900HDC model, you’re able to make a range of healthy products such as nut butters, nut milks, sorbets, baby foods and pasta so that you know exactly what you’re getting in some of your most used pantry staples.

Potatoes

You might be a bit surprised to see this here, and for good reason. Hash browns, homefries, french fries, potato chips – people love their potatoes and they love them fried! However the culprit there is in the preparation. The humble potato itself is full of nutrients, antioxidants, and resistant starch (good for your gut!) They’re also incredibly filling, even more so than rice and pasta. With that said, the key to potatoes is balanced portions, and baking, boiling or steaming. Rather than using cream or butter, you can add flavour with a dollop of plain yogurt or ricotta, fresh herbs like chives and oregano, spices like paprika and cayenne, a splash of lemon and some black pepper – healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour.

Breads

With growing gluten and wheat intolerances, alongside diets that promote the elimination of carbs, bread has gotten something of a bap rap. Of course, white bread is full of processed flour and a whole whack of additives that are unhealthy. Yet, many gluten-free products are equally as processed and nutrient-void.  Thankfully, for those of us who love bread, there are lots of loaves chock full of nutrient-rich ingredients. Sprouted-grain, whole wheat, and sourdough are excellent examples. The trick is in looking at the ingredient list and nutrition guide; you’re looking for a short list of ingredients, as well as at the amount of sugar and sodium.

How you eat bread counts for a lot too. Did your Mother ever say, “Everything in moderation?” It’s even ok to eat a slice of white bread from time to time. Consider what you’re loading your toast up with – use fresh fruits instead of jams and jellies; buy, or better yet make nut butter; top your avocado toast with a poached egg instead of a fried one.

Food is meant to be enjoyed and it can be a great source of connection to the world around us. Much of healthy eating is about being conscientious of what you are eating and eating foods as close to their natural source as possible. Foods lose nutritional value over time, and the more processing and time between growth and consumption, the more nutritional benefits are reduced. Taking that extra moment to consider exactly what it is you’re putting into your body, where it has been, and how it was prepared is one of the best ways to eat healthily and enjoy your meal. After all, sustenance and nourishment are for the mind, body, and soul.