If you want to be a morning person, getting a good night sleep is important, and another important factor is breakfast. We’re been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, no matter it’s a truth or not, you need to eat somethings healthy to start your day and boost your energy.
A good breakfast will provide you enough nutrients to make you powerful enough to carry you though until lunch. Here is an easy-to-make energy boosting recipe for breakfast you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1 medium banana
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- a pinch of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
In a big bowl mash the banana and add all the other ingredients.
Leave it in fridge for a whole night to thicken, and in the next morning, if you want it to be more thicken, add in more chia seeds.
Enjoy and you’ll feel more energized. Eat it regularly and you will find big changes will happen to your body: Your digestive health will be improved, you will have a more healthier blood pressure level and for people who suffer from chronic pain or other inflammatory disease, they will feel a relief too. What’s the secret of this simple recipe? After reading what these ingredients can do for you, you’ll know.
Chia Seeds act as a good energy booster as they contain a good amount of omega-3 and soluble fiber. They are also providing several minerals including calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium to give you more sustainable energy.
Banana is also one of the best energy sources and with many other benefits as well:
- It’s high in antioxidants;
- It’s super high in potassium;
- Helps relieve digestive issues, such as heartburn and acid reflux;
- Controls blood pressure at a healthy level;
- Makes you happy as it contains amino acid tryptophan, a mood boosting compound.
Almonds are packed with protein to provide enough energy and together with other nutrients, such as vitamin E, fiber, magnesium and copper. They have been proven to be able to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cancer as well as heart disease.
There are many other good foods you can include into your breakfast to boost your energy:
Oatmeal, a long standing classic breakfast choice which has an excellent amount of soluble fiber, protein as well as other nutrients to give you energy.
Eggs, especially organic eggs are packed with protein, calcium and many types of vitamins, such as vitamin A, D, E and vitamin B12.
Blueberries are also a good choice to start your day, not only because of they’re tasty, also as they provide good amounts of fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients, which are essential in boosting your energy level and preventing disease.
Add fresh lemon juice into your water every morning for a energy boost and an antioxidant charge, as lemons are a good source of vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. It’s recommended to drink a cup of lemon water each morning for getting its cleansing, detoxifying and energy-boosting effects.
Sources:
1) http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-foods-super-boost-your-energy-every-morning.html
2) http://www.dumblittleman.com/2013/09/12-ways-to-boost-your-energy-in-morning.html
3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11978262
