Thursday 27 June 2013

Most healthy breakfast options

Porridge
Considered a healthy breakfast choice, porridge is rich in fibre. It keeps blood sugar level under control, curbs appetite and regulates the building block of muscles. Since you stay on a fast due to an eight-hour sleep every night, a protein rich breakfast is a must. Porridge serves this purpose. It lowers the cholesterol and hence is good for diabetic patients. If your kids are in their growing age, you can add sugar syrup and nuts to the cereal. 




Oatmeal
Corporate world’s most favourite breakfast, oatmeal contains a rich variety of grains. Also, brilliant marketing and easy access has made oatmeal a frequent breakfast choice. It is a boon for all those who wish to reduce their wheat intake or are on a diet. Oats help control blood sugar level, cholesterol level, regulate bowel movement and relieve people who are prone to depression


Cinnamon Puffins
A perfect balance of taste and nutrition, cinnamon puffins is a good breakfast choice. Loaded with satiating proteins and filling fibre, it aides slow digestion keeping blood sugar and cholesterol levels under check. Besides this, the cinnamon in it rewards you with doses of thiamine, folate, zinc, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium and selenium and iron. A digestive agent and a guide to healthy bowel movement, cinnamon puffins is an unparalleled choice of breakfast


Vanilla Almond
A rare combination of Madagascar vanilla and nutty almond when tried for breakfast takes you on a joyride. Devoid of saturated fat and cholesterol, you can fulfill your calorie requirement from this meal without risking your health. High in dietary fibre, iron, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin A, B and C, it is a store house of essential nutrients. Enjoyed best with butternut squash, do not forget to heat it well before consumption


Poha/Rice Crispies
The poha version of rice crispies is popular in every Indian household and makes a light breakfast delicacy. Rich in nutritional values, it is good for your eyes and digestive system. Traditionally it is enjoyed best with curry leaves, turmeric powder and a pinch of sugar


Curd and fruits: There’s no denying the goodness of curd. For a smart and filling breakfast option, chop up a bunch of fruits, like bananas and apples and add them to a bowl of curd, top it up with some muesli and chopped walnuts and you’ve got yourself a quick and delicious breakfast that’s also highly nutritious

Egg sandwich: Boil an egg and slice eat it on a wheat toast with a slice of tomato, some low fat cheese and lettuce and you’ve got yourself a delicious breakfast that’ll keep you going for hours.

Peanut butter and wheat bread: Peanuts are rich in antioxidants and give you the instant boost of energy you need. Try some home made peanut butter and have it with whole wheat bread for a nutritious and energising breakfast

Source : Lifestyle Yahoo

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