THE BEST FOOD FOR BREAKFAST

IS FRUIT THE BEST FOR BREAKFAST?  

There are at least 10 reasons revealed in livelovefruit.com about why we should eat fruits for breakfast instead of the heavy-protein based meal (such as egg, bacon & toast) or the carbohydrate based meal (Many Asians eat rice & rice-based porridge in the morning). Studies found that consuming a heavy breakfast will prevent fat oxidation throughout the day. 

Following are some of the reasons why you should eat fruit for breakfast:

- Morning time is the phase of our body detoxification. Fruit helps stimulate digestive juices in the stomach to push out the waste matter from the day before.  Fruit also helps in getting rid of the excess toxic.

- Fruit is rich in high fiber and this helps to slow down the digestive process.  The phytonutrients in fruits will tell the brain it’s satisfied and to shut off the hunger signal to the stomach. Consequently, fruits will keep you feeling full longer & help you manage your weight

- Fruit is packed with vitamins and minerals. The vitamins and minerals help your body function properly and can help prevent certain diseases and health conditions

IS THERE A BETTER BREAKFAST THAN EATING FRUITS?

Understanding the components of a healthy breakfast is crucial for building a better breakfast. The right combination of nutrients will replenish our energy & nutrients after a long sleep.   While fruit is a healthy choice, it shouldn’t be the only food that fills our empty stomach. A better & healthy breakfast should contain complex carbohydrates fiber, protein and some healthy fat. This combination will help provide the nutrients we need for good health and keep you from getting hungry too quickly.

Complex carbohydrates come from whole-grain breads and cereals (not the high sugar cereal), which high in fiber. For the protein, choose low-fat dairy products, low-fat yogurt and cheese. Currently almond milk, cashew milk & coconut milk are seen as the best milk options - not only this is good for those intolerant to dairy, but also the benefits offered. Protein can also come from lean meats, eggs and peanut butter. Source of healthy fat are nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews & other), flaxseed, wild salmon, coconut oil, avocado.

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

-     - Plain Oatmeal with fruit and milk or oatmeal topped with low-fat yogurt and fresh fruit

-     - Yogurt with fruit and granola 

      - Fruit smoothies with wholemeal toast or fruit smoothies with    
        chia seed pudding

-     - Whole-wheat pancake or waffle topped with peanut butter or yogurt with fruit

-     - Avocado toast with egg

- Diced veggies mixed into scrambled eggs or egg white omelette