Following a healthy diet to live longer is essential! So, add these 7 longevity-boosting breakfast ideas packed with vitamins and minerals.
The world may have progressed in many areas, but health problems are much more numerous today! Therefore, if you want to enjoy longevity, your priority should be your health and well-being. But how to maintain it? Well, when our grandparents were younger, they believed in simple things. They ate home-grown fruits and vegetables and ate fewer processed items. They didn’t even need to make conscious efforts to eat a healthy diet and live longer. It was a way of life for them.
Today, most of us want to live longer but we don’t know where to start! That’s why we are here to help you and let you know that you can start with breakfast. A healthy breakfast can make a big difference!
Health Shots contacted Deepti Lokeshappa, Msc Food Science and Nutrition, Senior Consultant-Clinical Nutritionist, Motherhood Hospital, Bengaluru, to find out which foods you can add to your breakfast to live a longer and healthier life.
The importance of a healthy breakfast
A good breakfast is a good start to the day, but some people don’t give it the importance it deserves. Lokeshappa says, “A good plate in the morning will not only keep you full for hours, but will also provide you with enough fiber, protein, fat and nutrients. You should avoid eating an unhealthy breakfast that is high in sugar, carbohydrates or preservatives. Although choosing the right morning plate can be confusing, here we offer you some healthy options.
Here are 7 healthy breakfast ideas, suggested by Lokeshappa:
1. Eggs
Eggs are tasty, healthy and easy to cook. But more than that, you will never get bored of the recipes you can make with it. You can eat a boiled egg in the morning if you are lazy or make an omelette and serve it with toast.
2. Oatmeal
A classic breakfast option that never goes out of style because it’s easier to prepare and healthier. They are also a good source of iron, B vitamins, manganese, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
3. Vegetarian salad
Breakfast salads are now a trend for a variety of reasons. The combination of green leaves and other vegetables provides all the essential vitamins, healthy fats and proteins and is therefore a source of dietary fiber.
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4. Whole Wheat Toast
A good choice for breakfast because it is rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates, which digest slowly and do not cause a sudden spike in your blood sugar. You can prepare a sandwich with fruit or eggs to make it even tastier.
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5. Fruit
If you don’t like morning meals, start with fruits. There are many things you can make with the fruits of your choice like fruit salad or smoothies. For a balanced breakfast, you can even combine it with other foods rich in protein or fiber.
6. Chia seed pudding
This is the recipe to go for if you are looking for something tasty and easier to make. Chia Seeds are even more beneficial if you eat them with protein-rich foods like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or a protein shake.
7. Poha
An easy-to-prepare breakfast that gives you much-needed morning nutrition. Pressed rice is cooked with some of your favorite vegetables and spices can make a great morning plate.
Apart from this, you can always opt for good old traditional breakfast dishes like Idli, dosa or upma, which are equally healthy and tasty.
