Make Your Breakfast More Healthy

Make Your Breakfast More Healthy

Adam

Keep it simple: Keeping it simple is the best way to eat a healthy breakfast even when you don't have the time or energy to make it! Go for easy options such as whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk, oatmeal and walnuts, hard-boiled eggs or chopped apple with a sprinkle of cinnamon, suggests Larson. Also, stock up on healthy grab-and-go foods like fresh fruit, cottage cheese, yogurt and homemade granola.

Pre-plan your meal: Do the meal preparation a night before to save time in the morning. For instance, soak oats overnight, prepare and refrigerate yogurt parfait or your favorite smoothie before going to bed. Always keep a small batch of chopped fruit and veggies to put together an instant salad.

"I love to make healthy muffins and store them in the freezer so I can take one out anytime. I eat it along with some cottage cheese for a protein hit and round it all out with a glass of orange juice or tart cherry juice," says Larson. "I also make a big batch of home-made muesli every week that I can enjoy with yogurt or just plain milk," adds the nutritionist.

Prepare in bulk: Whip up breakfast foods of your choice in bulk during the weekend and store them in a freezer for the week ahead. For example, make a batch of breakfast muffins, burritos or breakfast squares on a Sunday and keep it in the refrigerator. You can also store batches of cooked beans, lentils and chicken for easy-to-make tacos, salads and sandwiches.

Swap it out: Opt for healthier ingredients to make your morning meals even more nutritious. For instance, use peanut butter instead of butter, jam or margarine. Swap regular bacon with low-fat turkey bacon and white bread with its whole grain or multi-grain counterpart. Choose homemade smoothies and fruit juice over manufactured ones. Also, make your own trail mix, granola and breakfast bars instead of consuming store-bought options.