Start Healthy

Breakfast is a great way to get the day going. It allows us to re-energize our bodies for the day. Breakfast is so versatile in what foods can be consumed. However, what is the best way? It all starts with eating breakfast that is nutrient-dense. Breakfast ideas can range from sweet to savory.

What is breakfast?

Breakfast is known for being one of the most important meals of the day. Breakfast helps start-up the metabolism and re-fuels the body with the essential nutrients and energy to get your day started. It is the first caloric intake between five and nine-thirty AM, which is the time period where the first peak of energy intake occurs for most people.

Recipes 

Berry Smoothie

1 cup spinach

1/2 cup of frozen blueberries

1/2 cup of frozen rasberries

1 ripe banana

1/2 cup of any milk or water

2 tbsp of oats

1. Combine spinach, blueberries, raspberries, banana, milk, oats, sugar, and 1 cup ice in a blender until smooth.

Look at Smoothie 101 for more!

Apple Peanut Butter Energy Bites

1 apple, peeled and diced

1 cup rolled oats

½ cup natural peanut butter

1 tsp of cinnamon

1 tbsp of chia seeds 

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor. Once well combined, roll into balls and place in fridge overnight.