Start the day better - 5 tips for a healthy breakfast

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

A good breakfast will help you get the day off to a good start.

With these tips it will be easier for you.

In the best case scenario, a good breakfast * prepares you for the day: It gives you

and

so that you can concentrate and perform well.

And it should fill you up without putting you into what is known as a food coma.

What is a healthy breakfast?

Ideally, your healthy breakfast consists of different components:

in the form of whole grain products,

from fruits and vegetables, and

that you get from milk, yogurt or cheese.

So sugared cornflakes may not be the best choice for breakfast.

The problem: Very few people have time every morning to prepare a large breakfast with all food groups and enjoy it in peace.

Even if you have to go faster in the morning, there are a few things you can watch out for.

In the following, there are these tips that will make it easier for you to start the day healthily.

Also read:

Bread and muesli: Whole grains are always the better option

Whole grain products

should always be preferred to products made with finely ground spelled or wheat flour.

Because they offer many advantages: Whole grain products keep you full longer and stabilize your

, which means that you won't suffer from food cravings as quickly as when you

eat white flour rolls

for

.

Healthy Breakfast: Incorporate Antioxidants

Did you know that antioxidants can protect your body from certain biochemical changes caused by stress?

In short:

, for example from premature skin aging.

For this reason, nutritionists recommend including at least one antioxidant-rich food in your breakfast - especially if you have a long, busy

ahead of you.

For example, it's easy to do if you add blueberries to your Greek yogurt or kale to your green smoothie.

Eat a healthy breakfast: don't forget protein

To avoid

, you can also include a

in your breakfast.

Carbohydrates are fuel faster, but protein can keep you full longer.

You can get an extra portion of protein with an egg with avocado toast, cottage cheese in a fruit bowl or almond butter with an English muffin.

is great because it contains fiber, iron, and vegetable protein.

And an egg contains ten essential nutrients, including protein, choline, and vitamins A and B12.

You can

add

porridge, smoothies, homemade waffles, and pancakes for even more

stamina.

Also interesting:

Fruits and vegetables should not be missing in a healthy diet

The rule of thumb is:

.

Fresh or frozen, fruits and vegetables can do a lot of good in your breakfast, both in terms of taste and texture, as well as

.

While they provide you with nutrients and fiber, they

add

.

Not a big fruit and vegetable fan for breakfast?

It doesn't have to be a large vegetable platter with a fruit side dish.

Are you trying to toss some tomatoes or spinach in an omelette, or how do you like a chopped banana with whole wheat toast with nut butter?

The right breakfast: don't be afraid of fat!

While

have a bad rap when it comes to weight loss, it can be a key component of a

.

Not only are you more likely to burn the fat you eat at breakfast later in the day, but since it is digested slowly, it also helps prevent hunger pangs until noon.

Even so, not all sources of fat are created equal.

Try to limit your saturated fat intake from foods like bacon and butter and instead opt for

: seeds, nuts, and avocado.

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Grains are an important foundation

Grains are an important foundation

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