What should you have as a healthy breakfast?

Read on to know what the alternatives to an oily and difficult to make breakfast are in this article.

Breakfast is the most important one of the meals we consume through the day. It is the first meal we have to break the long hours of fasting since previous night’s dinner. Nutritionists advise that one should not miss their breakfast as it leads to unwanted weight gain. It has also been said that breakfast should be the heaviest meal of the day as we will gain energy to work through the day.

Earlier breakfast meant consuming parathas, puris and other fatty alternatives. However, with an increase in diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol and gastric pains, more people are switching to fat free alternatives for it. South Indian snacks such as Idli and Upma are becoming more popular as breakfast options because they are easy to make and are low in oil and fat content. The number of healthy breakfast recipes available online has gone up manifold and more individuals are willing to give them a try.

Those who don’t want to light up the kitchen fire first thing in the morning, opt for alternatives like cornflakes and milk and muesli even. They are easily available nowadays and provide all the nutrition that one needs to stay healthy and fit. These cereals take a long time to be digested hence reduce the need for snacking before lunch. As a matter of fact, these grains can be had as healthy snacks even when you feel like munching on something.

A lot of people are substituting brown bread for white and experimenting with table spreads like margarine rather than go for the conventional dairy products. They provide the same amount of energy and smooth and creamy taste while keeping the fat content low. Fruits too have become an integral part of the diet as nutritionists recommend consumption of at least one seasonal fruit.

Along with healthy breakfast, the type of snacks that people have in between meals has also changed. From munching on highly calorific cutlets, pakodas and chips, more people opt for fruits, puffed rice or even baked goodies. Combined with exercise, healthy eating can work wonders on your body.

If you are wondering how to get healthy without giving up your favourite dairy rich breakfast, then you can always opt for table spreads like Nutralite. They taste just as creamy and yummy and keep away the harmful effects of consuming dairy. You can continue to enjoy your favourite breakfasts without risking the health of your heart and body.

Shivani Shetty is a health enthusiast and is well-aware of healthy breakfast recipes that can be rustled up quickly and are tasty as well.