12 Healthiest Foods You Should Eat In The Morning

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What you eat in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day.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!

Eggs -  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.

What is your go to method for cooking eggs in the  morning? Tell us in the comments section below!

Unsweetened Plain Greek Yogurt Yogurt - This 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 are 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  - What can’t butter do?  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 super food 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, cereals 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 energized 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 foliate and muscle building fiber. Spinach can decrease the chances of developing osteoporosis or heart disease. Simply adding a handful of this super food, which is healthier than kale, will make the 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.  To make your breakfast more nutritious, you can add 1 cup of spinach into your omelets, egg sandwiches and juices!

 Berries - 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. If losing weight is your goal, then an assortment of berries is what  you need to start your day with. Did you know that berries stop fats from forming in the body?  

Along with weight loss, adding 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. You can also pair sweet potato hash with eggs and vegetables for a complete breakfast.  

 Black tea - Black 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 super food for the brain because of the high omega 3 fatty acids.Being a nutrition powerhouse and packing clean protein,  starting your day with wild salmon will  help you meet every day 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.

What do you eat for breakfast? Share your ideas and suggestions in the comments section and stay right here for the next video and lets continue eating healthy.

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