I eat healthy and heavy oatmeal breakfast everyday, but it is the same breakfast every single day. Should the breakfast be varied or is it safe to continue with the oatmeal?

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Lohan Z.

I think, nutritionally speaking, it is fine to have the same thing every day. Variety, however, is the spice of life. You could add some variety by changing what you mix into the oatmeal. There are a lot of ingredients that can be added to oatmeal. This way, you keep your meal simple, consistent, and varied.

Ethan E.

It is safe, however, you might get bored of the flavor after a while. Just be creative and add some fruits that you like.

Hector G.

Hi! I personally think that it does not matter if you eat the same breakfast everyday. As long as that breakfast is full of nutrients and works for you! I personally know someone who has eaten the same breakfast all their life. They are extremely fit, and love their breakfast. Don’t be afraid to change up your oatmeal or add things to it if it gets boring. :)

Estev O O.

Yes, life and breakfast should be abundant with lots of variety. Can you imagine eating the same thing for the rest of you life. Eating should be healthy and fun. For example, I eat today a whole wheat wrap filled with low fat ricotta mixed with cinnamon and banana. Divide the wrap in two pieces, spread one piece with the mixture of ricotta and cinammon and then on top put slices of banana. Finish with the other half of the wrap and toast it on a pan. I like it very crispy 🤗. When you serve drizzle a little bit of honey and OMG it’s amazing. Super healthy, fun and sweet. There’s a lot of things super healthy you can do. Other explample is two pieces of whole wheat or rye bread with smashed avocado, topped with poached eggs. Salt and pepper. It’s super healthy and delicious. Give it a try. There’s a lot of fun things you can do. Stick with your favorites but at least make the goal to eat something different five days a week, and repeat two of your favorite ones. In pretty sure you can do it. Good bless you ❤️

In S W.

Actually, eating oatmeal everyday for breakfast is a great choice! Not only does it nourish you with many vitamins and minerals, studies show that eating oatmeal for breakfast gives you more energy than any other breakfast.

Ana J.

According to what I found online, having the same breakfast everyday is good for losing weight, but may not be very varied in other nutrients.

Apolline S.

There is nothing wrong with eating oatmeal every day as long as your other meals include fruit vegetables and proteins and other nessesary ingrediens of a helthy diet. There is a good trick to eating healthy. You should include every color food. The measure is how much you can put in your palm. You can also add dried fruits and nuts to your oat meal.

Monique C.

Routine is very important. Five days out of seven I have a savoury porridge breakfast, and on weekends I have something a little more traditionally English, toast eggs tomatoes et cetera.

Nicoline Y.

If oatmeal works for you “should” doesn’t come in to it. It’s healthy!! That said- look at your diet overall to ensure you are getting what you need in terms of nutrition. Why not pour hot oatmeal over frozen berries - change the colour of berries- blue, red or finely dice an apple and add to cooked oatmeal; add a teaspoon of chia seed or add a tablespoon of quinoa etc. Try savoury oatmeal -cook half and half with red lentils and add your favourite spice mix and too with avocado. I am a former oatmeal everyday lover but sometimes I enjoy a lighter smoothie for breakfast and eat oatmeal later in the day as a snack. Listen to your body to see what it needs.

Gabor B.

I would suggest trying something new. Like eggs or smoothies/smoothie bowls. BUT. You can also try switching up the ingredients/toppings of your oatmeal. If you want, you can make cold oatmeal by soaking oats in milk and leaving them in the fridge overnight. Then in the morning add some yogurt and some fruits or honey. It tastes pretty different from warm oatmeal. You can also find recipes online for things like Chia pudding and egg muffins. Experiment and see what works for you! :')

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