Sunday, December 4, 2011

Breakfast for Two : )

"Remember the saying, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?" It's true. In fact, breakfast may help control Americans' increasing problem with overweight and obesity. A number of studies show that people who successfully maintain a significant weight loss eat breakfast just about every day." (http://www.amerymedicalcenter.org/amery2.nsf/View/breakfast)


Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day. There are so many different options to choose from. I myself don't really care for cereal, so I make sure I allot extra time to make myself a hearty breakfast. Pictured above is a typical breakfast for me. By kick starting your day with protein, fruits, and whole grains will help to decrease the amount of calories you will eat later in the day. It will also get your brain and body into gear from fasting while you sleep. 


What you will need(Serving for 2)-


4 Eggs(you can just use the whites if you want to be really healthy)
4 Pieces of whole grain toast
1 Orange
1 Kiwi
1 Handful of Grapes
Juice or pictured above is milk with a carnation instant breakfast.


For the eggs you can cook them any way you like, I personally like variety. However my tip when cooking scrambled eggs is to add a splash of milk to the egg mixture. This makes your eggs much more fluffy, and they don't dry out as quickly if you are cooking them at a higher temperature. While the eggs are cooking you want to wash and cut your fruit. I am big on presentation so you can arrange them nicely, the more color the better : ) Once the eggs are almost done, which should take no longer than 8 minutes, pop the toast in the toaster and butter when done. Enjoy!