A Healthy Start With Breakfast

Do you start your day with a healthy breakfast ? Or do you rush out of the house in the morning skipping the most important meal of the day?  Maybe you aren't a breakfast person, maybe you aren't hungry or don't have time.  Whatever the case, read on to find out why breakfast is the most important meal of the day and why you shouldn't skip it! I have also included some healthy breakfast ideas!  It's one of my favorite meals of the day with some many delicious choices! 

Below are some of the top benefits to eating a healthy breakfast EVERY day.    
Breakfast.....

• provides essential nutrients that will give you fuel and energy to start your day
• helps improve concentration and productivity throughout the day
• boosts brain power and improves memory
• keeps blood sugar levels stable during the day
• helps reduce risk of overeating and having cravings later in the day  
• boosts your metabolism
• improves your mood
• enhances your immune system
• promotes a healthy heart by preventing diabetes and lowering blood pressure

So, what should you eat for breakfast? For optimal health, choose healthy breakfast foods that are filled with essential nutrients such as, protein, fiber, calcium, fat, vitamins and minerals.  Here is a list of some of our quick and easy favorite breakfast items.  Also, browse through some of our favorite breakfast ideas here: www.lisacheplak.com/all-recipes/category/breakfast-ideas

• ​Quinoa Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls
• Chia Seed Pudding
• Peanut Butter-Banana Roll Ups, see photo below (spread peanut butter on a tortilla, add sliced banana and cinnamon.  Roll up and enjoy)
• Smoothies
• Muffins - Muffins can be made the night before! Grab a banana and a muffin as you head out the door in the morning.
• Granola-Yogurt Parfaits

​A flashback to us enjoying a back to school breakfast with muffins and smoothies!