Our first meal of the day needs to be healthy since it gets absorbed the most by our body; this is the reason why morning breakfast plays a major role in one’s health. After a night of starvation, our body is vulnerable to absorb the first meal of the day, so it is necessary that we put in nutritious food. Since the morning sets the tone for the entire day, a healthy morning breakfast or brunch is all you need! Below are the best foods to eat in the morning:
BANANA
Sodium attracts and retains water in the body. Hence high sodium content in the food can make you bloated. Potassium on the other hand, can help counter sodium’s role and banana is rich in potassium. Have a banana in the morning alone or add it in your oats. More: Best foods to eat when you are bloated >>
EGGS
Eggs are an amazing food to speed up metabolism. The protein in eggs is important for your metabolism, and will make sure that you not only feel satisfied for much of the morning, but that you’re burning calories as you go about your day. More: Morning rituals for successful weight loss >>
OATMEAL
Oats are rich in antioxidants, which protect their fatty acids from becoming rancid. The antioxidants helpS protect heart health and decrease blood pressure
GREEN TEA
Green tea has antioxidants that improve your overall health. It also leads to increase in metabolism due to the EGCG and catechins that it contains.
FRUIT SALAD
Keep fruit of your choice chopped or diced in the night itself and refrigerate. In the morning, add little yoghurt to it along with some honey and mix. Have this fulfilling breakfast and you won’t feel hungry till lunch time.
GREEK YOGURT
Greek yogurt is creamy, delicious and nourishing. It is high in protein, and helps reduce appetite and may aid with weight loss.
NUTS
The crunchy goodness, possesses the needed essential oils, decreases inflammation, promotes blood-sugar control, rich in magnesium and potassium. It is very healthy for the heart.
COCONUT WATER
Coconut water is used to decrease blood pressure in hypertensive subjects and also shed some kilos. Add some fruit to it for additional flavor, or add some coconut water to your fruit juices. More: Summer foods for weight loss >>
PEANUT BUTTER
Brown bread layered with peanut butter makes a protein-rich breakfast. Organic and handmade peanut butter taste even better and are nutritious. Toast bread and slather peanut butter on it. The butter will slightly melt and make your breakfast even tastier! Homemade peanut butter recipe>>