Starting the day off on the right foot is vital. Breakfast is THE most important meal of the day, and provides your energy for the day. Today we explore the importance of a good breakfast, and I will show you how to make my favourite healthy week day breakfast.
Have you ever skipped breakfast? I know I have. As someone who eats breakfast every. single. day, on the rare occasion that I do skip breakfast, the first thing I notice is that after getting over the initial hungriness, I am able to go quite far into the day without eating. Why is this? Breakfast kickstarts your metabolism, after your night long fast.
Skipping breakfast on the regular can be disastrous - most people who skip breakfast tend to eat anything and everything they can get their hands on, by the time lunchtime comes around. This is bad because your poor, empty stomach is shocked by the huge amount of food, and also because just eating anything, and not a balanced meal is setting you up to make bad eating decisions through out the rest of the day.
What Should a Healthy Breakfast Contain?
Protein
Protein provides us with the much needed kickstart we need to start our day, and keeps us fuller for longer. Good examples of proteins are beans, eggs, nuts and oats.
Carbohydrates
Contrary to popular belief, carbs are good for you. It is important to choose the right kind of carbs though. Carbs keep us sustained through out the day, providing energy for your body. It is important to choose good carbs that release their energy slowly. Carbs provide the fuel needed to run your memory, concentration and learning centres in your brain. Whole grain cereals, quinoa, barley and beans are examples of great carbs one can eat for breakfast
Fat
Good fats are essential in your breakfast. They keep you full for longer, keep your blood sugar at a good level, and allow your body to absorb the needed vitamins and minerals your body needs to run. Avocados, nuts, eggs and yoghurts are all good sources of healthy fats
My answer to all of these requirements is Overnight Oats. I love to make overnight oats because it is super quick, super healthy and super tasty.
By soaking your oats, you are breaking down the starches found in oats. This makes the dish easier to digest. Using a non-dairy milk assists even further with this, as cow's milk can be rather difficult for your tummy to digest, and also contains extra fats.
It is a very versatile dish, so you are able to chop and change to suit your tastes. Just be careful with your choice of toppings - stick to fruits, nuts and natural sweeteners, such as dates, agave and maple syrup.
Follow along below to see how to make Overnight Oats.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 T raw oats
- 1 T linseeds
- 1 T chia seeds
- 1 ½ T coconut shavings
- ½ t cinnamon
- 2 strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup almond milk
METHOD:
Add the dry ingredients, one by one to your dish. Finish with the almond milk, and mix together well.
Leave overnight in the fridge. Grab it in your mad morning rush, and serve with gooood coffee!
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