Breakfast can be the most important part of the day if you choose the ingredients carefully. Choosing the right ingredients can improve you energy at the start of the day and motivate you the whole day.
Here are some foods that you should be wary of:
- Watermelon
Watermelon can be a great choice of fruit for breakfast since is full of water and can help you be more hydrated and they contain lycopene that are very good for eye and heart health.
- Eggs
Eggs are basically a must have when it comes to a super breakfast. They are full of proteins and other important nutrients that can jump start the metabolism and they can make you feel full with very little calories.
- Oatmeal
Oatmeal can make a wonderful breakfast because it is packed with soluble fiber that can balance the cholesterol levels and boosts the metabolism in the morning. Due to the hydrofluoric acid in the oatmeal it can reduce any stomach irritations.
- Blueberries
Blueberries are a wonderful fruit to have in the morning since they contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can regulate blood pressure, improve memory, concentration and focus.
- Cornmeal Porridge
This combination will help you eliminate toxins and detoxify your body and expel heavy metals from the body. It will boost the intestinal microflora and give your body the vitamins and nutrients it needs for proper energy.
- Honey
Honey promotes the production of serotonin which is the happy hormone. It will jump start the organism because it contains a lot of important nutrients. Eating it on an empty stomach will increase your energy and brain function.
- Buckwheat
Other than being vitamin and nutrient dense it contains high amounts of iron which is important for the whole body. Buckwheat in the morning can speed up the metabolism and bring you enough proteins in the morning.
- Nuts
Nuts are a great choice for breakfast and you can combine them with fruit, oatmeal and other choices. They contain fiber, proteins and different vitamins and minerals that contribute to a powerful breakfast.
DON’T:
- Citrus Fruits
Lemons, oranges, grapefruits and other citrus fruit are very healthy and contain a lot of vitamin C but if you eat them in the morning they can raise the acidity levels in the body and cause ulcers, gastritis and heartburn.
- Banana
Bananas are packed with potassium which is very important but they instantly boost the magnesium levels and in the morning that can lead to some heart issues. Eat them later in the day combined with nuts or honey.
- Spicy Food
A moderate amount of spicy food is very good for the health but they are not recommendable in the morning. Spicy food in the morning can damage the gastric mucos and lead to heartburn.
- Carbonated Drinks
They are usually full of sugar and are not healthy in any part of the day, but in the morning specifically they can slow down the metabolism and leave you bloated the whole day.
- Leafy Greens
Green vegetables make a wonderful side dish or salad but in the morning can cause heartburn due to the high amino acid content that can ultimately irritate the stomach.
- Tomatoes
Tomatoes can make a great additive for lunch because if you eat them in the morning they can cause heartburn, ulcers and irritate the stomach due to the tannic acid.
- Pear
This fruit contains crude fiber that can cause stomach pain and damage to the mucous membrane.
