Healthy Breakfast Alternative
Back to the healthy basics. Quick and simple to make meals can be extremely nutritious for you! Preparing healthy meals does not need to be very time-consuming or even very expensive.
Oats cooked or microwaved in milk with or without water is a much healthier alternative to the traditional breakfast cereals that tend to contain a lot of sugar and sodium. Most people have forgotten about the incredible benefits of oats (see below). Combined with plain white yogurt, you got an incredibly healthy meal to start off your day.
This oatmeal recipe I made with:
- 1 cup of oats
- 3/4 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup water
- plain yogurt (options: Greek yogurt, lactose-free yogurt, kefir yogurt)
- pineapple
but of course you can use any measurements that youi like. For the fruit you could also use such healthy alternatives as strawberries (see below) or blueberries, whichever fruit is in season.
This breakfast is high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals plus other antioxidants. It provides you with a lot of energy to start of the day without the high sugar, salt and fat.
Here are some of the health benefits of this breakfast meal:
Oats
- High in vitamins and minerals - manganese, phosphorus, iron, ainc, folate, B1 vitamin and others
- High in soluble fiber beta-glucan and antioxidants
- May help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Helps to lower blood sugar levels, improve blood sugar control
- May help you to lose weight because it makes you feel full
- May improve your skin quality
- Good source of protein (8 grams per 1 cup)
Plain White Yogurt (or plain Greek Yogurt)
- High in minerals and vitamins - calcium, B vitamins
- High in protein around 9.3 grams per 1 cup
- May strengthen your immune system
Pineapple
- Very high in vitamin C and manganese
- May help digestion because it contains an enzyme called bromelain
Strawberries
- High in Vitamin C and a good source of Folate (healthy for the brain)
Milk
- High in protein
- High in calcium, riboflavin and vitamin D
- Good source of selenium.
Same oatmeal breakfast but using strawberries instead:
