INPUTS By: DT. Shikha Mahajan, Holistic Nutritionist and Founder of Diet Podium
Breakfast is essential because it provides you with the energy and nutrition you require to get your day started. You will feel more hungry around lunchtime if you go to work or school on an empty stomach, and you may not be able to control yourself enough to make good meal choices. If you’re attempting to lose weight, you might be missing breakfast, but there are plenty of healthy and delicious breakfast options that might help you achieve your goals.
Here are some weight-loss breakfast ideas:
Avocado & Kale Omelet-
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt. . 1 teaspoon oil, heated in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the bottom is set but the middle is still a little runny. Cook for another 30 seconds on the other side, or until the omelet is set. Place on a plate to cool. Toss the kale with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, lime juice, cilantro, sunflower seeds, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Avocado and kale salad goes on top of the omelet.
Spinach-Avocado Smoothie-
The frozen banana and avocado make this nutritious green smoothie extra creamy. In a blender, combine together the yogurt, spinach, banana, avocado, water, and honey. Until the mixture is entirely smooth, blend it in a blender.
Brown Bread Cucumber Sandwich-
In comparison to other types of bread, brown bread is considered to be a healthier alternative. Two slices of bread should be toasted. On one slice of toasted bread, arrange cucumber slices. Season with black pepper and top with another slice of bread. In a matter of minutes, you’ll have a nutritious breakfast.
Tofu Scramble-
Tofu is made using condensed soy milk. Drain all the water from 4-5 tofu the night before. Mix a little balsamic vinegar, dry oregano, and minced garlic together in a small bowl.. Toss the tofu in the marinade and leave it to marinate overnight. The next morning, pan-fry sliced onions and red bell pepper until softened over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the tofu into bite-size pieces until it is slightly browned.
Oatmeal with Pears-
In a large mixing basin, combine the oats, walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cloves. In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond milk (or milk), 1 cup yogurt, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla. In a mixing dish, combine the wet and dry ingredients. Gently fold in the pears. Place the prepared baking dish on top of the mixture. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. If desired, drizzle 1 tablespoon of the leftover yogurt over each plate.
