4 Healthy breakfasts to eat for a fit body

We have often heard that one should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. However, apart from starting our day right and eating a good and heavy breakfast, it is also extremely important to be eating the right kind of things. If you start your day by eating fried, oily and packaged things, the chances of you being fit and leading a healthy lifestyle are not too many. It is important to eat a healthy and clean and well-balanced breakfast which is full of proteins, carbohydrates, fibre and bit of fat as well. This article will tell you about 4 healthy breakfast options to chose from which will ensure a fit and healthy start to the day.

#1 Poha

Poha

Poha is essentially flattened rice with turmeric powder added to it. One can add vegetables to it such as beans, broccoli, peas, carrots and potatoes. Poha is a great source of healthy an good carbohydrates and is also full of fibre. The main benefits of poha are that it aids digestion, it improves your metabolism, it is rich in iron and it is also a good probiotic. Poha is fairly low in calories and thus a great meal for those trying to lose weight. Since poha is lactose free and gluten free it can be consumed by almost anybody, even those with allergies.

#2 Upma

Upma

Upma is another great option for a healthy breakfast. It is made out of semolina flour (suji) or wheat flour (rava). Since it is made up of complex carbohydrates it is extremely good for the heart and keeps you energetic the entire day because it is a complex carbohydrate. Since it takes time to digest, Upma will keep you full for a fairly long time thus ensuring that one does not binge on anything else or eat junk. Upma is great for the immunity and if one adds cute (such as cashew and peanuts), a great source of iron as well.

#3 Scrambled Eggs with Toast and Sprouts

Scrambled Egg and Toast

The scrambled egg referred to here is essentially an 'anda bhurji', which is essentially scrambled egg only but with vegetables and spices. This is one of the best and most healthy breakfast options. This is because it is loaded with proteins and has the right amount of carbohydrates as well. As we all know eggs are a great source of protein and with the addition of sprouts, one's protein intake increases. The addition of vegetables and spices adds the right amount of spice and flavour! And the toast provides the carbohydrates.

This breakfast is fairly low in calories thus apt for those watching their weight.

#4 IDLI

Idli and chutney

Idli is essentially a steamed rice cake also comprising black lentils (dal). Because of the rice there is an adequate amount of complex carbohydrates and the black lentils provide the protein. One makes idli and purchasing the batter, which has no preservatives. The idli has fatty acids, no saturated fat and absolutely no cholesterol in it. One idli comprises anything between 30-60 calories. You can eat idli with vegetable stew, chutney or sambar (lentils) to add flavour and nutrients. Idli is the perfect breakfast for those trying to lose weight as it has barely any calories and the right kind of nutrients.