The Top 6 Simple and Healthy Breakfast Choices

The Top 6 Simple and Healthy Breakfast Choices. Start your day off on the right foot, with the right food. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but its value depreciates when you fill your plate with processed foods. In order to avoid a midday sugar crash, it’s important you make healthy breakfast choices that will not only boost your daily stamina, but promote your long term health and well-being. Break your fast on these 6 healthy breakfast choices!

1. Oatmeal

Next time you’re in the cereal aisle, forgo the vibrant boxes of sickeningly-sweet cereals and opt instead for oatmeal. Oatmeal is a delicious, healthy breakfast choice for weight loss. It’s full of protein and antioxidants that promote heart health, blood sugar reduction, cholesterol reduction, and more. The fiber in oatmeal increases feelings of fullness and supports gut health. Think oatmeal is a bit bland for you? Keep in mind that it’s a wonderful base for delicious additives like almond milk, flax seeds, cinnamon and berries.  Oatmeal can have a cross reaction with gluten so be careful if you need to be gluten free.

2. Eggs

No matter which way you prepare an egg, it’s an excellent source of protein. Eggs contain antioxidants and nutrients that help prevent serious eye disorders while supporting brain and liver health. They also make you feel fuller throughout the day and decrease your chances of heart disease. Along with being inexpensive and easy to prepare, eggs are a versatile, healthy breakfast option that taste great with lots of different healthy foods, like quinoa, sprouted grain bread and veggies.

3. Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt contains calcium and probiotics that strengthen your bones and immune systems. It’s also a healthy breakfast choice for weight loss, as it keeps you full for a longer period of time and contains muscle-building proteins. The creamy, rich texture of greek yogurt also makes it the perfect base for fruits, honey, hearty granola and antioxidant-packed flax seed. You can even get creative with your greek yogurt and incorporate it into your favorite smoothie recipe! Buy plain yogurt which has a lot less sugar and dress it up with fresh fruit, nuts and cinammon.

4. Avocado Toast

Avocado toast isn’t just a trending menu item because it looks pretty in photos. Avocado toast is actually a very healthy breakfast meal. The green, creamy fruit is rich in protein, fiber, potassium and heart-healthy fatty acids. A regular intake of avocados has even been proven to significantly lower cholesterol. Spread one over a hearty slice of toasted sprouted grain bread (gluten free if you are gluten sensitive) and you’ve got yourself a filling, wholesome breakfast.

5. Nut Butter

Nut butter is a versatile topping packed with antioxidants, protein and heart-healthy fats. It’s also a great, healthy breakfast choice for busy mornings. Simply spread it on a slice of sprouted grain toast, add a dollop to your oatmeal, or use it as a dip for your favorite fruits. From almond and peanut butters, to cashew and sun butters, you’ll have your pick of tasty flavors to explore!

6. Coffee

You might not know it, but coffee does much more than satisfy your daily caffeine craving. It contains powerful, disease-fighting antioxidants that can help prevent serious ailments like heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. Java has also been associated with weight loss, improved cognitive function and blood sugar reduction.  Try Organo coffee, a healthier version loaded with antioxidants and nutrients. It is less acidic, doesn’t give you jitters, has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. It is health in a cup. Here’s a video that walks you through the site and ordering process

Start Your Day Off Right!

The quality of your breakfast can make or break your day. Syrupy baked goods and sugary juices may seem like a delicious idea in the moment, but once you come down from your morning sugar high, you won’t have much energy left to finish out your day. You may even be inclined to make more bad decisions, like opting for junk foods for snacks, lunch and dinner. Begin your day with healthy breakfast choices and you could see the positive effects unravel throughout your day – even week!

Dr. Lorraine Maita is a recognized and award-winning holistic, functional, and anti-aging physician and author. She transforms people’s lives by getting to the root cause of illness using the best of science and nature. Her approach is personalized, precision medicine where you are treated as the unique individual you are. If you’re ready to start your journey to a healthier, happier life, schedule your visit today!