A traditional english breakfast is not always the best option.
Everyone knows that there’s no better way to guarantee a good start to the day than having a decent breakfast.
But finding a breakfast that’s satisfying, healthy and quick to make, can often be difficult.
The fry-up for example is (extremely) satisfying, yet it’s not the healthiest of options. But on the other hand a few spoon-fulls of muesli and half a glass of sugar-free orange juice gets nobody motivated for the day.
So what about finding something natural, which meets all of the criteria of the perfect breakfast fuel?
Let’s start with wholegrain oats. Not only are they natural, tasty and satisfying, but they also have lots of health benefits too.
Firstly, a steaming bowl of fresh cooked oatmeal provides slow release energy, which helps keep you awake and motivated.
With regards to the long term, oats have been proven to lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, prevent heart failure, enhance immune response to infection, stabilise blood sugar levels, lower type 2 diabetes and protect against breast cancer.
Next there’s the smoothie. Not only is the smoothie full of vitamins, but it’s also extremely diverse, meaning everyone can find a flavour they like.
Consumed at the start of the day, a smoothie can ensure you are properly hydrated from the beginning of the day and provide you with essential ‘brain fuel’ in the form of fructose.
As the fruit drink also provides you with the full spectrum of vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, your immune system can also be empowered.
There is also the benefit of natural fibre, which helps ensure efficient digestion.
Consisting of rolled oats, nuts, honey and sometimes rice, Granola is also a great choice for breakfast.
Like wholegrain oats, granola is also an excellent source of energy and can keep you motivated right through until lunchtime.
Other less known facts about granola include the enhancement it can have on skin tone and the prevention of toxic build-up within the body, both of which researchers claim to be true.
Top 3 breakfast ideas
- Oatmeal, blueberries & almonds.
Preparation time: five minutes
Tastiness: 4/5
- Fresh berries, yogurt, granola
Preparation time: three minutes
Tastiness: 4/5
- Banana and berry smoothie (2 x bananas, blackberries, blueberries)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Tastiness: 5/5
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