When I meet with a new client that is trying to lose weight, one of the first things I will change is their breakfast. One of the most effective ways to help my clients lose weight and improve their health is to stabilize their blood sugar through a better breakfast.
Why Toast, Pancakes or Cereal is an Unhealthy Breakfast
Starting the day with a high-carbohydrate breakfast will elevate blood sugar, which comes with a corresponding dip in blood sugar soon after. During this dip in blood sugar, people will often feel fatigued and crave more carbohydrates for another energy boost – resulting in another peak. This cycle repeats throughout the day and can inhibit your ability to mobilize fats from storage and burn them as a fuel. [1]
Fat stores are some of the most desired targets for weight loss. Inhibiting our ability to effectively burn fat as a fuel is not a desirable weight loss strategy. Starting your day off with a breakfast that will not spike your blood sugar is a simple step towards a more stable blood sugar for the rest of the day and encourages weight loss. [1]
Here are some great and simple recipes to help you start your day with a protein-based, nutritious, fiber-rich breakfast.
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Healthy Breakfast Recipes: 6 Delicious Egg Scrambles
These easy egg combinations are a great way to utilize leftover vegetables.
1. Chopped Kale Scramble
Ingredients
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 cups of chopped kale
- 3-4 grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Sautee kale and tomato with olive oil until the kale is nicely wilted.
- Pour egg mixture into the pan and scramble together.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
2. Spinach and Feta Scramble
Ingredients
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 cups of baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons of feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Sautee Spinach in extra virgin olive oil until it is nicely wilted.
- Pour egg mixture into the pan and scramble together.
- Top with feta cheese.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Asparagus and Scallion Scramble
Ingredients
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 cups of frozen asparagus spears diced into bite sized pieces
- 1 scallion diced
- 2 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Saute asparagus in olive oil.
- Add scallion and egg mixture to the pan and scramble together.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
4. Eggs with Scallion and Avocado
Ingredients
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 scallion diced
- 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ avocado diced
Directions
- Add eggs and scallion to a pan and scramble together.
- Top with diced avocado.
5. Broccoli Egg Bake
Time: 40-50 minutes
Serves: 4
This recipe is a great, warm dish that can be made in advance and reheated in individual portions in the morning.
Ingredients
- 1 bag of frozen organic broccoli
- 8 eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1 ½ cups of organic, 2% milk fat cottage cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Microwave broccoli for 4 minutes and drain excess water.
- Scramble eggs together with the cottage cheese.
- Spread broccoli evenly in a 9×13 greased baking pan.
- Pour egg mixture over and bake until set and edges are golden. Approximately 30-40 minutes.
- Let it set for 10 minutes then. Cut into 8 even pieces.
6. Mediterranean Breakfast Egg Muffins
Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Green Smoothie (non-egg bonus!)
This is a simple recipe packed with loads of nutrients to keep you feeling full and energized throughout your morning.
Time: 2 minutes
Serves: 1 big helping
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of frozen organic berries
- 2 large handfuls of baby spinach
- 1 scoop of whey protein powder
- ½ cup of low-fat plain Kefir
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- Iced green tea
Directions
- Put all ingredients in a blender. Then, mix and enjoy.
- If the mix is too thick, add a little green tea to thin it out.
Starting your day with a protein-packed breakfast is a simple and tasty way to set your metabolism up to burn more fat during the day. Losing some unwanted weight can be as easy as changing your breakfast. Enjoy!
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