Breakfast: more important than you think!

Prioritizing breakfast has not been a part of our everyday life since most of the time we are already running out of time. Running late for work? Skip the breakfast! This is what we usually do. But, it has long term consequences of this which is far from what we know. So let’s get to know a bit more about this meal and how significant it is for us?

First off, the word break-fast means breaking our overnight fast. The span of the last meal you had before going to bed and the very next meal you have after brushing your teeth is the longest you go without a bite in your belly. So, breakfast is a kick-start for metabolism and glucose in our body, which helps boost energy levels and keeps us spirited throughout the day.  Follow the age old saying of “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper” and make sure you consume the required fibre and nutrients that help you power through the day.

 Here are some amazing tips for a healthy Breakfast!

Pros of Pro-tein:  Start with eggs; they are our best buddy for breakfast. Hard – boiled eggs, omelets, pancakes and more. There are a lot of options to pick from when it comes to eggs. Try this fully loaded Egg and Potato Breakfast recipe .You should always keep a badge of eggs in your fridge to make a healthy and a filling breakfast. One of the dishes you can try out is this Egg and Potato recipe garnished with parsley.

Fruits are always fruitful: Love it or hate it, Fruits is the best when it comes to boosting up your energy and improves your stamina and they help you keep focused. Seasonal fruits like cherries, Plums, Jamuns, Lychees and pomegranates are available in Monsoon help you keep your body away from Monsoon infections.  You can try out this healthy juice as well: Breakfast Juice

This juice is filled with all the nutrition required for a healthy and energetic day. It has spinach, apples, carrots, gourds, oranges and what not.

Loads of Oats: Oats are a filling and super healthy option when it comes to breakfast. They are rich in protein and iron and also a great source of fibre. You can try different recipes like oats Uttapam or a savory upma filled with mixed vegetables. Vegetable Oats Upma  is a quick, healthy and yummy South Indian dish which gets a healthier twist with oats. Pancakes are already one of the most loved breakfasts but when it becomes healthy, we have all the more reasons to love it a little more. These Oat Pancakes made with rolled oats give these pancakes a hearty, nutty flavor.

Dear the Dairies: Try having skimmed milk, low fat yoghurt and cottage cheese. This wholesome breakfast of Couscous Yoghurt with Date Parfait is an amazing choice for heavy breakfast.

A balanced breakfast is really helpful and skipping it makes you less energetic. You can kick-start your day with nutrients and shine throughout only if you stop excusing making excuses to avoid breakfast and start eating! Kyuki, shuruaat acchhi toh din achha!