TOP PICKS FOR QUICK, HEALTHY PACKAGED
BREAKFAST
by Neeraj Mehta (PhD)
A healthy and nutritious diet is
essential and should be maintained. Generally people do not give much
importance to breakfast and the main reason for skipping breakfast by them is
‘’time’’ and ‘’hectic schedules’’. It is very important to start your day with
a healthy and nutritious meal in order to fuel your brain and keep your body active.
So instead of skipping breakfast add up these healthy, quick and nutritious
packaged breakfasts to your shopping list.
1.)GREEK YOGURT AND GRANOLA:
Yogurt is a great choice to start your day.
It contains protein, calcium and the added benefit of probiotics. Adding a
touch of sweetness from fruit or cereal helps balance out the tart taste.
Yogurt and granola together is a great combo, offering almost 30 grams of
protein and 20 percent of your calcium for the day. Granola is quite rich in
calories too so you need to keep a check if you are managing your weight.
2.)PANCAKES:
Pancakes are usually reserved for
weekends as it takes time to prepare it using the necessary flour, sugar, milk
and eggs. Flapjack pancakes on the other hand do not require much time and can
be prepared in about 10 minutes. They are rich in protein and calories and
keeps you satiated.
3.)POST SHREDDED WHEAT CEREAL
To shop healthy, first pursue the
ingredient list and make sure that ‘WHOLE ’grains are among the first item
mentioned. The post-shredded wheat provides 6 grams of fibre, 5grams of protein
and no sugar. Topping it with one to two tablespoons of nuts will make you feel
energetic and improve the overall glycaemic effect. This breakfast ingratiate
you with high fibre and protein in a quick and easy bowl.
4.) GOOD FOOD MADE SIMPLE BREAKFAST IN A
BOWL
These bowls serve up good, whole food
free of chemical additives, with no fake colour and hydrogenated oils. It
provides 14 to 21 grams of protein with less than 300 calories on each serve. This
breakfast bowl is just good food and consist of egg whites, potatoes, beans, cilantro
etc. It is available in four verities–southwestern veggies, Canadian bacon,
Chicken Apple sausage, uncured bacon &turkey sausage.
5.) CHIA POD OATS
It is a portable healthy breakfast rich
in proteins, omega -3s and fibre content and is available in apple, spice, banana
& mango, mixed berry, blueberry and in lemon flavours. Chia pod oats makes
a nutritious breakfast and has a very short list of ingredients.
Skipping your breakfast is not a good
choice at all so start with these quick breakfast ideas and stay healthy.
References:
10 Quick, Nutritionist-Approved Packaged Breakfasts - Livestrong.com
www.livestrong.com › Food and Drink
May 11, 2016 - Here nutrition experts sound off on their top picks for quick, healthy packaged breakfasts to add to your shopping list. 1. Chia Pod Oats.Healthy No-Cook Breakfasts - Best Grab-and-Go Breakfast Snacks
www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/g2380/no-cook-healthy-breakfasts/
Mar 23, 2015 - The GHI taste-tested 97 dietitian-approved grab-and-go options and unveiled the winning picks.Healthy Breakfast Ideas: 34 Simple Meals for Busy Mornings | Greatist
greatist.com/health/healthy-fast-breakfast-recipes
Mar 30, 2016 - Many of these healthy breakfast ideas are perfect for packing as snacks too! ... Blendfrozen fruit (banana and berries work well) with Greek yogurt and a liquid of your ... Then top with an over-easy or poached egg and sprinkle on a little cheese for an extra tasty kick. .... This is a perfect pickfor apple season.
9 Packaged Breakfast Foods That Are Actually Healthy
www.womenshealthmag.com/food/best-packaged-breakfast
Oct 14, 2014 - 9 Packaged Breakfast Foods That Are Actually Healthy. Ladies, crank up your (49 Best Ready-to-Eat Foods | Prevention
www.prevention.com/food/smart-shopping/49-best-ready-to-eat-foods
Your aisle-by-aisle guide to healthy grocery shopping. ... Imagine a weeknight meal without at least onepackaged item (think frozen veggies and a box of pasta
