Quick and Easy Breakfast Alternatives - Nutrition Tips

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So, I’ve come up three alternative breakfasts, that offer more protein and overall nutritional value than a bowl of cereal would.
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Option 1- Scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and avocado

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2 medium eggs – 129 calories, fat – 8 g, protein – 11 grams, carb – 0.7g
100g smoked salmon – 117 calories, fat – 4.3g, protein – 18.2g, carb – 0 g
1/2 medium avocado – 150 calories, fats – 15g, protein – 2g, carbs – 8g

[/cs_text][x_button size=”global” block=”false” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””]Total calories – 396[/x_button][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]

Option 2 – Protein oats

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50g of Scottish Porridge Oats – 185 calories, fats – 4g, protein – 5.5g, carbs – 29g
Myprotein Impact Whey 25g serving – 103 calories, fats – 1.3g, protein – 21g, carbs – 1g
Unsweetened almond milk 250 ml – 32 calories, fats – 2.75g, protein – 1g, carbs – 0g

[/cs_text][x_button size=”global” block=”false” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””]Total calories – 320[/x_button][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]

Option 3 – Greek yogurt, blueberries and almonds (Quickest Option)

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This option suits people who are strapped for time. Natural Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, protein, zinc and B vitamins. It also contains probiotic cultures which are good for gut health and help digest lactose. Blueberries (the top pick of all fruit) with fibre and vitamin C among other benefit, and almonds provide us with healthy fats, vitamin E and magnesium.

150g Greek natural yogurt – 117 calories, fat – 4.3g, carbs – 10.7g, protein – 9.1g
80g blueberries – 25 calories, fats – 0g, carbs – 5.5g, protein – 0.5g
15 almonds – 104 calories, fats – 9.1g, carbs – 3.5g, protein – 3.8g

[/cs_text][x_button size=”global” block=”false” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””]Total calories – 246[/x_button][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_line style=”border-top-width: 1px;”][cs_text]So, when choosing your breakfast try and avoid sugary cereals. If you are going to have cereal then the best choice in my opinion is shredded wheat as it has no added ingredients and is best coupled with almond milk. Personally I would still opt for something like one of the above. As always, variety is the key, and do what works![/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]