Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is that something you have heard before? I can imagine you have. But there is a lot of truth to it in all honesty. Not only does eating a decent meal at breakfast will give you the chance to digest your meal properly, but it can also help you get through the day in a more productive manner. Even helping to increase your energy and concentration levels.
However, the morning can often feel like a rat race at times, and the element of time can slip away if you don’t get organized. After all, the biggest excuse anyone has regarding skipping breakfast is not having enough time to make and eat it. With that in mind, here are some of the best breakfast food ideas, to hopefully inspire you to kick start your day the right way in the new year. Some may need a little preparation, others are quick and easy.
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Start your day with a smoothie
A smoothie is a great way to start your day on the go, especially if you are short on time in your morning routine. Whizzing up a few of your favorite fruits and vegetables and drinking your breakfast can ensure that you get all the right nutrients in your breakfast without needing to spend time making something and then eating it. It can be a fast and effective way to get a nutritious breakfast on the go. So much so, that it has really grown in popularity recently.
Get your juicing on
Another great way to get your breakfast on the go is by juicing your favorite fruit and vegetables and drinking them in a glass of juice. There are some amazing juice plans that you can follow to help you get all of those vitamins you need from a decent and hearty breakfast. You may need to invest in a juicing machine to ensure that you can get as much out of the fruit and vegetables as possible, you can find more info here about that. Juices can be easily transported in a bottle so that you can drink them on the go on your work commute. A fast and effective way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast that saves you time in the morning.
Increase your fiber intake
Fiber is a carbohydrate that your body can’t break down into glucose. It can make you feel fuller for longer because it slows down your digestive system. This has a huge advantage when it comes down to your portion size. There are some good benefits to increasing your intake in your diet, for example lowering your cholesterol level. Fiber enables you to release the energy obtained through your intake of carbohydrates slowly. Giving you a slow and steady, consistent glucose level in your bloodstream. This is why a high fiber breakfast cereal is an excellent choice for breakfast.
Indulge yourself with pancakes
Pancakes are one of those breakfast meals that feels a little indulgent. Many people keep something like this for a special occasion or a leisurely Sunday brunch, but there is no harm in having pancakes during the week. Thankfully, you can get plenty of pancake recipes online that will inspire you to try a few different combinations. Why not give some of them a try yourself?
Try a breakfast bar on the go
Many people prefer their breakfast on the go, but if drinking all the right things doesn’t appeal to you then consider a breakfast bar instead. Mostly these tend to be full of things like oats and fruit to provide a sustainable breakfast while giving you the freedom to eat on the go. These can be easily made well in advance and stored for when you need them. However, if you aren’t too great in the kitchen, then many stores stock a wide variety of breakfast bars that are sure to appeal to you.
Why not try the latest slow cooker trend?
Finally, have you heard or seen the latest slow cooker trend? People are now filling their crockpots with all the ingredients of a full English breakfast. Filling cups with eggs, beans and then stacking rolled bacon and sausages. Even adding mushrooms and hash browns to the mix. There is an art to stacking it all in, correctly, but once it’s done leave it on overnight and wake up to the most glorious breakfast to kick start your day.
Let’s hope this has inspired you to try some alternative breakfast ideas that are healthy to help you get more out of your day.
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