Eggs: While eggs make for an excellent breakfast option for kids,
adults must tread cautiously. “Get your lipid profile checked,”
recommends Dr Prasad, before you go on an egg eating spree. If your
cholesterol is high, make sure you stay away from egg yolk. A good
source of protein, selenium and riboflavin, egg whites are low in
saturated fat and cholesterol. So beat in one or two egg whites, add
some chopped veggies (cut and store in refrigerator), a pinch of
turmeric, salt and red-chilli powder to taste — mix and scramble or make
an omelette. “You can add a slice of brown bread, if you choose,” says
Dr Prasad
Steamed idlis: Your neighbourhood supermarket is most likely to
have a stock of idli batter. Cook idlis the night before, if you’re too
rushed in the morning. Eat idlis with honey, it’s yummy and won’t
require additional time for making chutney or such. In the morning,
microwave idlies, pour some honey and you’re ready to go.
Oats: High in fibre, oats is known to help regulate blood sugar
levels and keep cholesterol under check. What more? It’s easy to make
too. Again, Dr Prasad suggests adding nuts and fruits or dried fruits to
that oat porridge.
Poha (flattened rice): Poha is simple to make and takes very
little time too. “Add veggies like peas, and perhaps even carrots into
your poha to make it more nutritious,” says Dr Prasad. Keep some roasted
groundnuts handy to add that extra zing to your poha, groundnuts are
also healthy as they pack in antioxidants, folate and a host of other
nutrients.
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