7 small swaps to make your breakfast even better
Give yourself the best start to the day with these easy, healthy breakfast choices.
Add vegetables to your smoothie
Green smoothies are a tasty, convenient way to get more of your five serves a day, including those essential leafy greens. Use what’s in season and blend with fruit and fresh herbs to taste. Frozen bananas are perfect for adding sweetness while avocado makes smoothies super creamy.
Eat whole fruit instead of drinking juice
Although juice is a traditional breakfast choice it can pack a huge sugar wallop without the fibre to slow down the load on your liver. For a beautifully vibrant breakfast, make a colourful bowl of fresh, seasonal fruits instead. If you’d like something a little more substantial, add some yoghurt and sprinkle with nuts and seeds or a handful of your favourite muesli.
Try tea instead of coffee
Most of us love our morning latte but tea comes with some bonus benefits. Tea is hydrating, contains antioxidants and, thanks to its lower caffeine content, is less likely to give you a jittery buzz. Between black, white, green and oolong teas, plus herbal tisanes, there's a world of choices available.
Choose cereal that’s locally sourced and produced
Bypass highly processed super-sugary cereals and opt for something more natural, wholesome and locally made. Freedom Foods has a range of allergen and GMO-free cereals that are high in fibre but low in fat, salt and sugar. Better yet, they’re packed full of delicious, nutritious superfoods, ancient grains and locally-grown ingredients.
Swap fried or scrambled eggs for poached
A perfectly poached egg is a simple, yet highly nutritious breakfast that requires zero fat or frying. Pair poached eggs with sautéed spinach, baked mushrooms or roasted tomatoes for extra veggie goodness.
Bump up your protein
A protein-rich breakfast sets you up for the day and leaves you feeling fuller for longer. Beans and legumes are a great source of protein, as well as fibre, calcium and iron. Serve them with your poached eggs for a hearty, healthy kick-start to your morning.
Spread avocado not butter
Creamy, buttery avocado on toast is so good you won't miss the butter for a moment. Plus, it's full of good fats instead of the not-so-good saturated ones. Sprinkle some feta, fresh herbs or chopped up vine-ripened tomatoes on top and you’ve got yourself a beautiful, easy-peasy breakfast treat. (Brought to you by Freedom Foods).
