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Denise Austin
by Denise Austin | 
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Nutrition
I always say to eat breakfast like a king - and I do! I think breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, because it sets the tone for how you feel the rest of the day. If you pick the right combination of foods for breakfast, you can nourish yourself to provide sustained energy, a boosted metabolism, and a regular digestive system - all vital to feeling and looking your best! 


Below are three yummy healthy breakfast ideas - a high-protein option, a sweet option, and an easy "to-go" option. Enjoy!

High-Protein Breakfast: Eggs, Lentil and Spinach Scramble

This is actually a simple recipe if you buy pre-cooked lentils. All you do is take one egg and scramble it in a bowl, add a touch of salt, and set aside for five minutes (I find this makes the egg so creamy and fluffy!). While the egg sits, heat up a pan with a bit of olive oil, and add a handful of fresh spinach. Let wilt for about 30 seconds, then add in about a half cup of cooked lentils. You can add whatever seasonings strike you that day - chili flakes for heat, garlic powder for zing, whatever you want! Once the spinach is cooked, transfer to a plate, then cook your egg in the same pan, then serve all together. Hearty, savory, and high in fiber and protein!

Sweet Breakfast: Oatmeal Buffet

Oatmeal is a favorite of mine - high in fiber and good for the heart, it's a go-to in our house! Whether you go with steel cut oats (which take longer to cook but offer up more nutritional benefits) or rolled oats (quicker to cook), this Oatmeal Buffet is a great weekend breakfast idea when you are entertaining guests or hosting a brunch! Simply cook up a big pot of pats, then have plenty of healthy toppings for people to choose from. I like to include cream, maple syrup, chopped up fresh tropical fruit like banana, mango and pineapple, dried fruit such as apricots and raisins, a variety of nuts... the list is endless! If there are kids around, include dark chocolate chips - a great way to get the little ones started on a healthy eating course.

To-Go Breakfast: Quesadilla

A quick and portable breakfast idea is a quesadilla! It takes just a few minutes to meld the ingredients together, and you can grab it and take it with you! I like to keep healthy foods already cooked on hand when it coms to this mix-and-match recipe. Think hard boiled eggs; shredded, cooked chicken; cooked veggies. Just take a tortilla, place in a hot skillet, add to one side whatever pre-cooked protein and veggies you want to use, top with a spoon of canned refried beans and a little cheese, and fold the tortilla over. Cook for a minute then flip. The beans and cheese help hold everything together, making this an easy, portable, filling breakfast that gives you protein and fiber!