Healthy Breakfast

     Start your day healthy with these healthy breakfast ideas. Breakfast doesn't have to be time consuming.  These healthy recipes are also quick and easy; perfect for those on the go busy mornings.  Let us begin by making clear what is considered a healthy breakfast.  For starters, a healthy breakfast should begin with a source of grain.  Quick and easy toast, or even quicker and easier cereal will do.  A healthy breakfast should also include a protein, such as a low fat milk, or yogurt, or cottage cheese.  A piece of fruit will round out the healthy breakfast. 
 Grains:  A healthy breakfast should always include a whole grain, as grains should be included in our every day diet.  It is important to make sure your grain of choice is a whole grain rather than a refined grained for the best benefits to your body. Whole grains contain higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and fiber.  A whole grain uses the entire grain found in nature.  Refined grains only use a part of the grain.  Whole grains include, but are not limited to the following:  rye, quinoa, oats, and whole wheat. 
      Low fat protein:  Instead of reaching for the cereal box, try a nutritious substitute.  A quick an easy avocado omelette, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs,  breakfast quinoa, egg muffins are all healthy alternatives that will sustain your hunger and give you energy for the day ahead.  A perfect breakfast could be a low fat Greek yogurt parfait.  This includes your whole grain, your low fat protein and your fruit all in way.  You can prepare a head of time and just grab and go on your busy mornings. 
     A healthy breakfast can help maintain overall health as well as prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.   They also assist in maintaining your digestive health by removing waste through the digestive tract.