All carbs are not equal... oatmeal is good for you and so is eating lots of fruit and vegetables (all carbs)... but eating a pile of white rice or white bread is not good for you. The thing is how refined they are. Fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains are viral to our health and are as nature intended - unrefined. White flour, rice have had something taken away and that makes them less nourishing and less healthy. Enjoy your oatmeal with seeds, nuts and chopped fruits and you have the basis of a really healthy and filling breakfast.
Hey there. Having oatmeal for breakfast is a healthy carb that will keep you feeling full and give you energy to burn throughout the day. If you want less carbs switch the oats for chia seeds. The night before I like to put the chia seeds in a jar and cover them with almond milk let it soak overnight in the fridge and in the morning you will have a delicious chia pudding you could eat it with some fresh fruit and coconut yogurt. yum!
Mix fruit, avocado toast with whole grains, a fruit and veggi smoothie, glass of almond milk unsweetened, peanut butter and banana, online there are many resources.
While everyone says that carbs are the enemy, it is important to remember that they are still a vital macronutrient just like protein and fat. Eating a unrefined grain like oats in your oatmeal is still good for you. My only suggestion is, to add some diversity to ensure you are getting your other daily recommended values of macros on a daily basis! I suggest trying an avocado toast with some fresh spinach leaves! This will allow you to get some healthy carbs (whole grain toast), healthy fats (avocados), and protein (yes believe it or not but spinach has protein! Think of Popeye the sailor man) and don’t be afraid to add some spices or seasoning to make it taste more interesting. Another alternative that can add some diversity to your diet (which is highly recommended for gut health) would be a protein shake made with cashew milk (could always make into a smoothie by adding ice and fresh fruit then blending it). Ultimately.... carbs aren’t totally bad! They are vital to your health. But! With not eating dairy, eggs or meat, make sure you are doing things to consume ALL of your macros!!
You could eat nuts, beans, seeds, legumes, guava, avocado, apricots, kiwi fruit, blackberries, oranges, bananas, cantaloupe, raspberries, and peaches!
Maybe try out chia pudding! It’s made by soaking chia seeds in milk (you can totally use a plant based milk - it’s very yummy). I love adding fresh fruit on top. Its similar to overnight oats. It tastes amazing and it is good for you.
Oatmeal’s a good breakfast in itself and very versatile in what you can add to make it healthy. Adding fresh fruits such as apple or banana and a nut of your choosing can help give you the energy and protein to go through the day. A common morning meal for me is typically granola, pistachios or cashews, and an apple, banana, or orange.
Almond yogurt, protein shake with nut milk, fresh fruit, chia pudding with coconut milk and fruit, toast with peanut butter or avocado
I’m a vegetarian, so I know how you feel about meat, although I eat eggs and dairy. I would suggest lentils, chickpeas, beans, tofu, hummus & “beyond” burgers and sausages. (Beyond items taste like meat but are vegan.) I eat lots of salads, nuts, fruits, and sandwiches. Carbs are good in small amounts, but don’t make that your go-to. A way to have carbs but still have a generally healthy meal is wraps & sandwiches.
I’m assuming your vegan or just following those rules? There’s tons of Vegan healthy breakfasts. All it takes is a quick Google search. Some I found were doing a breakfast hash with sweet potatoes, beans, and veggies. There’s tons of options though! Give it a look. 😊 you got this!
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