3 Reasons To Eat Breakfast and 3 Recipes To Get You Started

The breakfast of champions starts with a healthy kick. DishQuo knows you need to put your best foot forward.  We have 1300+ to help you start strong, giving you the energy needed for a busy morning!  

Maybe you think breakfast is inconvenient, or not necessary. We’ve got 3 great reasons why making breakfast a priority jumpstarts your morning!  One of the most important meals on any given day for many people happens to be their first one; if it’s difficult finding time then here are three simple DishQuo recipes to get you started quickly and efficiently. 

1. Breakfast Gives You Energy For The Day Ahead

The right foods give you the boost of energy to start your day. DishQuo recipes are full of health-boosting ingredients that make sure every morning is a great one!  Some great energy boosting breakfast foods include oatmeal, berries, water, avocado, beans, and walnuts.  

Creamy Salad Avocado toast is not your average avocado toast.  We’ve blended in chickpeas for a protein-packed energy boost.  With cabbage and pickles, you’ll start your day with fiber-rich vegetables keeping you satisfied and full until lunchtime.  Leaving you to focus on your tasks ahead.  This healthy breakfast idea takes only 10 minutes, plus it’s a vegan-friendly breakfast option. 

Creamy Avocado Salad Toast

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• • • 1 wheat sourdough bread, sliced
    • 1/8 cup plain almond greek yogurt
    • 1/2 tbsp pickles
    • 2 oz whole carrots
    • 1/4 cup fresh cabbage, shredded
    • 2 oz canned chickpeas, drained
    • 1/2 lemon, juiced
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
    • ¼ organic avocado, diced 

Directions

1. 1. 1. Combine all the ingredients (except for the sourdough slices) in a large bowl.
      2. Season with salt and ground black pepper taste.
      3. Top the sourdough slice with the creamy avocado salad.
      4. Serve immediately.

2. Eat Breakfast To Maintain A Healthy Weight

According to the Mayo clinic, starting the day with a healthy, balanced meal may help you maintain a healthy weight over a long period of time.  Start by loading up on foods rich in nutrients such as eggs or oatmeal.  This is great fuel for intense workouts later in the day.  

A breakfast balanced in protein, slow releasing carbohydrates and fiber keep blood sugar levels stable, which means less hunger pangs.  Maintaining balanced blood sugar levels is important for healthy insulin management, a key factor in reaching your fitness and weight loss goals. 

DishQuo’s Delicious Egg Frittata blends energy boosting foods like eggs, chickpeas, and dark leafy spinach greens giving you a balanced breakfast with protein, fat, fiber, and healthy carbohydrates.  In 15 minutes, you’ll start the morning with a satisfying, warm breakfast.  

Delicious Egg Frittata

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• • • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 large egg, beaten
    • 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
    • 1 cup organic spinach, chopped
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
    • 8 oz canned chickpeas, drained
    • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced 

Directions

1. 1. 1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet and add olive oil.
      2. Add in beaten egg and cook for 60 seconds.
      3. Add in chopped tomatoes, spinach, chickpeas, and diced yellow bell pepper.
      4. Sprinkle it with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
      5. Cook on low heat until the egg is cooked through from top to bottom.
      6. Transfer the cooked frittata to a large plate.
      7. Serve immediately.

3. Eat Breakfast To Improve Mood and Concentration

The connection between our emotional health and diet has been well studied. Studies show that nutrient deficiencies or imbalances can have a profound effect on how we feel, think, analyze and perform.  Eating foods rich in B9, B12, Zinc, and Omega 3 fatty acids may help reduce the risk of depression, dementia, and overall cognitive decline.  

Berries are powerful brain food and a delicious way to start the day.  Smoothies are fast, convenient, and easy to enjoy on the go.  DishQuo CEO and founder, Marcos Rojas kick-start his day with a smoothie.  Take 5 minutes to whip this Greens and Peanut Butter smoothie that has both blueberries and raspberries. 

Greens & Peanut Butter Smoothie

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• • • 1 1/2 cups organic spinach
    • 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, frozen
    • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries, frozen
    • ½ banana, sliced & frozen
    • 1 tbsp peanut butter
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 tsp maple syrup 
    • 1/8 cup ice cubes

Directions

1. 1. 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
      2. Blend until smooth.
      3. Pour into a tall glass.
      4. Serve immediately.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, not just because it starts your morning off right but also because a healthy breakfast can help you reach weight loss and fitness goals. A nutritious breakfast provides energy for our whole day as well as brain power to tackle tasks that involve complex thinking or remembering large amounts of information. When we’re feeling alert and energized in the mornings, eating healthy the rest of the day becomes much easier.

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