I'm sure your Mother told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. She was absolutely right! What we eat in the morning sets the tone for whole day. It can crank up our metabolism. If we skip breakfast, it can bring our metabolism to a screeching halt!What is a good breakfast? As I mentioned in the last post, it should include protein, good carbs, and good fats. Ideally, we should try to limit added sugar and salt, too.
Suggested Breakfast 1:
Quinoa Flakes (or oatmeal) with a little maple syrup and some walnuts mixed in,
and low-fat yogurt or soy yogurt with some berries
Quinoa flakes are a great way to add variety to your repertoire of whole grains. Because the quinoa has been pounded into flakes, it cooks in about 90 seconds. Oatmeal is still a nice choice, since it is full of soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol. Walnuts are high in healthy unsaturated fat, including Omega-6, Omega-3, and ALAs. Several studies have suggested that consuming nuts may help with weight loss and weight maintenance. They are also heart healthy, as mentioned in this Web MD article on walnuts. Low-fat dairy products like skim milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese are generally very low carb (if they are not sweetened) and high in protein. Fage fat-free greek style yogurt is my personal favorite, because I love it's fluffy texture. Soy Yogurt is an alternative for vegans, but watch out. Many kinds of soy yogurt have tons of sugar added. Check those labels.
What about those crazy days when you just don't have time for breakfast? Breakfast doesn't have to be elaborate. Here is one of my favorite last-minute-no-time-to-think-about-it breakfasts.
Eat-n-Go Breakfast 1:
One banana, a handful (about 1 oz) of walnuts, and a low-fat string cheese or slice of low-fat swiss cheese.
DID YOU KNOW?
Like many aged cheeses, most swiss cheese is lactose-free.
Low fat cheese has almost no carbs, so it is a great way to boost protein intake.
I'll be posting recipes all this week, so check back!
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