We’re all so busy,
and it’s easy to rush out of the house without eating breakfast. I myself tend
to do this all the time. With this said there are many healthy benefits to
eating breakfast that never fail to go unnoticed! All of these benefits will
make you think twice about not making time for breakfast!
How Much Do You Know?
1.
Breakfast
is the most important meal of the day?
a.
True
b.
False
c.
Debatable
2.
How
many calories are in one large egg?
a.
74
b.
64
c.
54
3.
Granola
is a good choice for a low fat breakfast?
a.
True
b.
False
Get This…
There
is some debate on whether or not breakfast is the most important meal of the
day. Regardless of this debate there are some benefits to eating breakfast.
Below we will list 10 of the main reasons people should partake in eating a
healthy breakfast.
1. Body Fuel- Breakfast gives you
enough nutrients to energize your body for hours.
2. Healthy Habits- People who eat
breakfast eat less fat and cholesterol, but ingest more vitamins, minerals, and
fiber.
3. Cutting Calories- When someone eats
breakfast they are less likely to ingest as many calories as those who do not.
In addition, eating breakfast and skipping lunch is more efficient in cutting calories than the reverse.
4. Reduced Risk of Diabetes- Those who
eat breakfast are less likely to be diabetic .
5. Weight Control- Breakfast can help
keep your weight down.
6. Increase in Focus- People who eat
breakfast are able to focus better than those who don’t.
7. Memory Enhancement- Experts say that
eating breakfast improves memory and encourages learning.
8. Increased Fitness- Because people
who eat breakfast have more energy they are more likely to spend time on
fitness.
9. Better Moods- When you skip
breakfast you are tired and irritable, by eating something you are less likely
to feel this way, thus, putting you in a better mood.
10. Reduced Stress- Taking time to eat
breakfast can be relaxing and enjoyable, it can also give you extra time to
plan and prioritize your day.
Can You Answer This
Question???
Is
granola a healthy go-to breakfast?
A. Yes!
B. No!
Neither
of these answers are actually correct. Granola has many healthy qualities, like
a high fiber content. However, granola is high in fat due to the things that
are in it, like nuts. Often times these are healthy fats but their intake still
needs to be monitored. Another problem with eating granola is that much of it
has added sugars; to prevent this issue making your own granola is always a
good choice! At the bottom of this page we will include a simple granola recipe
you can try at home!
Here Are The Facts!
Although
there has been recent debate over whether or not breakfast is the most
important meal of the day it is still associated with a lot of great benefits.
One of which is that people who eat a healthy breakfast are less likely to be
overweight. A lot of this stems from the fact that they have ended their nightly
fast, they’ve gotten their metabolism going, and their bodies are not starving
all day. Because of this, by the time lunch rolls around they are more likely to
make healthier decisions and better portion control decisions. Eating breakfast
also gives people more energy. This makes them more likely to work out, even if
they don’t work out until later in the day. Maybe you’re like me, and you aren’t
much a breakfast person, but with benefits like this I just might give it a
shot!
…Recipes
Granola:
Ingredients:
2 cups raw, whole
rolled oats (aka old fashion oats), preferably organic
½ cup raw nuts,
chopped
¼ cup raw seeds (sunflower or pumpkin seeds are great)
½ cup unsweetened
dried fruit, chopped (optional)
2-3 tablespoons grade-b maple syrup or raw honey (or a combo
of both)
2 tbsp virgin coconut oil or other healthy cooking oil
½ tsp vanilla
extract or almond extract
1 large pinch fine sea salt
Preheat the oven to
300º F. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and use your clean hands to
mix well and toss to coat; it will be sticky and messy but that’s the fun part.
The coconut oil might be liquid or solid depending on the temperature of the
room you are in (it has a melting point of about 75ºF.) Your hands will warm it
up and melt it into the mixture if it’s solid, just be sure to mix it all
through the other ingredients so there aren’t any chunks of oil left. Spread
the mixture in a thin layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until
very lightly toasted. (To make this recipe completely raw-friendly, dehydrate
the mixture 5-6 hours at 115ºF in a food dehydrator instead.) Cool before
serving or storing. This granola can be kept in an airtight container in a
cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
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Peanut
Butter Banana Smoothie
1 large banana, peeled
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 heaping Tbsp. peanut butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth,
and serve immediately
To give this some extra chill, try using frozen bananas! Often if I bring home more than I can use (before they ripen), I’ll go ahead and peel them, cut them into somewhat small pieces, and pop them in a bag and into the freezer.
To give this some extra chill, try using frozen bananas! Often if I bring home more than I can use (before they ripen), I’ll go ahead and peel them, cut them into somewhat small pieces, and pop them in a bag and into the freezer.
Avocado Toast
1-2 pieces of whole grain bread
1 large avacado
1-2 eggs, poached, fried or scrambled
¼ of a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Get your bread toasting. While your bread is
toasting cook your eggs however you most enjoy them. Slice your avocado in half
and then long ways. Once bread and eggs are cooked put your avocado on top of
your toast, then lay your eggs on top of the avocado. Sprinkle a little salt and
pepper, and apply some lemon juice. To add a little kick you can add a bit of
hot sauce.
If you have breakfast recipes that you’d like to
share, we’d love to hear them! Post them in the comments below!
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