Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Breakfast

Often I just have a bowl of granola for breakfast. It's quick and easy to make. I'll add flax seed, pumpkin seed, walnuts, and fresh fruit to the mix to incorporate more vitamins and minerals.
As far as my milk goes I use Almond Milk for my cereals. Almond milk isn't actually "milk", but a drink made from ground almonds and water. It has no cholesterol and is high in unsaturated fats (which is linked to reducing heart disease). Almond milk also contains omega-3 fatty acids and several vitamins and minerals. You can hardly taste a difference in almond milk once it's I'n a cereal.
 Soy milk should be used sparingly, especially for men. If you're lactose intolerant Goat's Milk you may want to try. Many people who are lactose intolerant can consume goats milk as it doesn't have lactase I'n it and has properties closer to human breast milk, making it easier to digest. You can hardly taste a difference in almond milk once it's I'n a cereal. It's lower I'n calories than its dairy counterpart, it has no cholesterol, has much lower fat content, low sodium, and full of vitamins and minerals. So if your watching any of these this may be the way to go.
Sometimes I'll mix my granola with yogurt if I feel like I can afford the extra calories that day. Always plain yogurt for me, the taste will be spruced up by the granola and fruit.
Fage is a good alternative to yogurt. It's high I'n protein, low I'n rol, fat, and sodium. Mix I'n fruit, nuts, and a reasonable cereal for a healthful breakfast or desert. It can also replace butter I'n some stir-fry or pasta dishes, and can replace mayonnaise or miracle whip on sandwiches.

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