» 10 Breakfast Ideas

Post written by Leo Babauta. You get up in the morning, you rush to get ready for work, you rush out the door without a breakfast. Perhaps you grab a bagel and cream cheese, perhaps a muffin, perhaps an Egg McMuffin. If you’re lucky, you get a pastry, a hearty breakfast of pancakes and sausage and eggs, or an English fry-up. Unfortunately, when it comes to being healthy, none of these options is a great way to start your day. Several readers asked about healthy breakfast ideas, and in truth, it’s a dilemma that many of us face each day. The first problem is a problem, because it means that you start the day with an empty stomach. The second problem is also a real problem, because traditional breakfasts don’t usually come in healthy flavors. Too sugary or carb-filled. What does that leave us with? But how do you find the time? Oatmeal, flaxseed, blueberries & almonds. Kashi Golean Crunch. Scrambled tofu. Fresh berries, yogurt, granola. Grapefruit with whole-wheat toast & almond butter.

How to Make Oatmeal: 15 steps Steps Method 1 of 5: Rolled Oats Oatmeal that is steamed and then flattened is referred to as "rolled oats". Oatmeal Step 1.360p.mp4 00:00 00:05 00:05 spaceplay / pauseescstopffullscreenshift + ←→slower / faster (latest Chrome and Safari)←→seek . seek to previous 12…6 seek to 10%, 20%, …60% 1Measure out two parts liquid, one part oats. Method 2 of 5: Instant Oatmeal This kind of oatmeal has been pre-cooked and dried. Method 3 of 5: Steel-Cut Oats Instead of being steamed and flattened, the inside of the oat kernel is chopped up into pieces, making oatmeal that looks a bit more like chopped rice. Method 4 of 5: Dry Oatmeal This is a novelty and may sound strange, but it tastes great. Method 5 of 5: Dry Oatmeal in the Microwave

How to Pick a Breakfast Cereal The most healthful cereals are made with whole grains and not much else. If you’re trying to lose weight, control cholesterol or diabetes, or just need a lot of energy, your best bet is a hot cooked cereal of whole grains, such as oatmeal; or barley, brown rice or wheat berries cooked and served like oatmeal. Flavor it with raisins or other dried fruits, cinnamon, and perhaps a handful of nuts such as pinenuts. If you prefer cold cereal, you need to check the list of ingredients carefully. Once you’ve eliminated all the brands made with refined grains or partially hydrogenated oils, check for ADDED sugars (you want little or none) and fiber (you want a lot.) Raisins or other dried fruits will add a lot of grams of sugar to the listing on the nutrition panel; they are not distinguished from added sugars, so you can only estimate the amounts. Update on Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats):I’m delighted to report that partially hydrogenated oils have been taken out of most cereals.