5 Healthy Tips To Spice Up Your Breakfast
When the weather turns foul, it’s easy to fall into a breakfast slump. In order to keep things fresh, we’ve rounded up a few healthy extras that can take your morning meal from tired to tasty
5 healthy add-ons to super-charge your breakfast meal
- Cinnamon
It tastes amazing, and has more health benefits than we can count on one hand. Sprinkle some cinnamon on your breakfast to combat inflammation and bacteria, boost your antioxidant intake, and stabilise blood sugar. We suggest adding this brown magic too at meal, peanut butter toast, and cold cereals or even as a smoothie topper.
2. Ground cayenne pepper
It is a yummy way to boost your metabolism in the a.m. Cayenne can be pretty intense, so just a dash should be enough to completely change the flavour of your tried and true morning recipes.
3. Turmeric
It’s undoubtedly the trendiest spice of the year, and for good reason. Available in fresh or dried form, turmeric is touted for treating conditions ranging from headaches and tummy trouble to cancer prevention. It’s got a unique flavour- if it’s a bit strong for your taste mix it through your acai bowl, top a breakfast burrito or fold through steel cut oats. Make a nutrient-dense tea to start the day by steeping some fresh ginger, lemon juice and a sprinkle of turmeric in hot water. Try adding a drop or two of an essential oil to put a new spin on breakfast favourites.
4. Essential oils
These are very potent, so usually 1 drop will do the trick! Be sure the essential oil you purchase is the highest quality food grade! Try a drop of lavender oil in your muffin mix or a splash of peppermint oil in a fruit smoothie to soothe a stomach ache or give you added focus.
5. Fresh herbs
It can breathe life into old favourites. By including seasonal add-ons, you’ll acclimate your immune system and support sustainable produce. Herbs are an easy and cheap way to boost your breakfast. Add rosemary to poached eggs, coriander to your avocado on toast, or try blending mint leaves into your green drink.
