Heart Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Here are some of my favorite delicious and easy-to-make healthy breakfast recipes. Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day - it should be your largest meal and should consist of a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs. Studies have shown that people who consistently eat a healthy breakfast lose more weight than those who don't. In addition, people who choose quality protein (like eggs and lean meats) and whole grains over refined carbohydrates for breakfast are able to burn more calories and maintain higher levels of energy throughout the day. Enjoy! **Check back often for more easy and nutritious recipes - I will be updating the site with a ton of new healthy breakfast recipes very soon!
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Melt
Healthy Quiche
Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
Spinach & Tomato Omelet
As mentioned, try to incorporate all the major food groups in your breakfast. Here are my top healthy breakfast tips if you want to lose weight: 1. Don't ever skip breakfast.
If you're going to skip a meal, this shouldn't be the one. Breakfast provides your fuel for the day and most of the calories you are consuming will get burned off throughout the day. Choosing the right balance will help stop cravings for junk food as well. 2. Eat protein for breakfast.
Eating egg whites, skim milk, chicken and turkey sausage, low fat cheeses, etc. will help curb your appetite and slow digestion throughout the day. 3. Eat whole grain, complex carbohydrates.
Eating a serving of whole grain, complex carbs such as whole wheat bread, whole grain cereal, oatmeal, or high fiber fruits for breakfast helps regulate your blood sugar levels, control hunger, and provides essential nutrients and energy for your body. 4. Eat eggs.
A recent Saint Louis University study found that people who eat eggs as part of their breakfast consume fewer calories throughout the day. Be careful with the yolks though because they are higher in fat and cholesterol. Egg yolks do contain many vital nutrients, so don't get rid of them altogether. I recommend not consuming more than 1 egg yolks per day (but eat as many egg whites as you want).
Here are 9 other lower calorie healthy breakfast recipes and ideas: Oatmeal
Plain oatmeal topped with cinnamon, nuts, and/or fresh fruit. | Peanut Butter & Banana
With one slice of whole wheat toast. | Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt
With fresh berries. | Whole Wheat English Muffin
Topped with a slice of Canadian bacon and a slice of reduced fat cheddar cheese. | Low Fat Cottage Cheese
With fresh fruit and/or cinnamon. | 3 Egg White Omelet
With fresh veggies and 1 oz. reduced fat cheese. | Smoked Salmon
With 1 T reduced fat cream cheese, 1 slice whole wheat toast, and 1 tomato. | Whole Grain Waffles
Topped with sliced apples and 2T almond butter. | Shredded Wheat Cereal
The non-frosted kind topped with a sliced banana and a glass of low sodium V8. |
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