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Healthy breakfast ideas for people who skips lunch

If work keeps you so busy that you forget to have your lunch and this is taking a toll on your health then this one’s for you. You can adjust your calories by adding a calorie-rich and healthy breakfast in your schedule. Sharing a few recipes below:

1. Homemade paratha:

Have a paratha for breakfast and its okay if you’re trying to lose weight. You can ask your dietitian to fix it in your diet plan. Have it with an omelet (add lots of veggies in it) or with leftover curry that you made last night. Always use whole wheat flour.

2. Overnight oats:

They are rich in fiber so they keep you full for long.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp rolled/old fashioned oats

• 1 cup plain milk/almond milk

• 2 dates

• 1 tsp-soaked chia seeds

• 2-3 walnuts

• 1 tsp honey and

• 1 small to medium size banana (you can add any fruit you want)

Instructions:

Mix oats in milk. Add all the ingredients in it except banana. Mix again and refrigerate overnight. Add banana slices next morning and enjoy eating your oats.

3. Greek yogurt cups:

The energy and protein content of nuts will keep you full and energised throughout the day.

Ingredients:

• 100g Greek yogurt

• ½ cup berries

• 2 tsp honey

• 7 almonds crushed

• 2 dates

Instructions:

Simply add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. You can add rice crackers too if you want.

4. Cheese omelet:

Ingredients:

• 2 whole eggs

• 2 chicken sausages, sliced

• 2 slices cheese (cheddar)

• Salt to taste

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 2 teaspoons desi ghee

Instructions:

Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl. Heat the oil in a skillet and toss the sliced chicken sausages lightly for about a minute. Add in the whisked eggs to the same oil. Spread the eggs evenly. When the eggs are half cooked, add in the sausages and grated cheese. Fold the egg and cook for 20 seconds more over low flame. Transfer it to a plate and garnish. Eat it with whole wheat toast or with a homemade chapati. •

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