SIMPLE, EASY, HEALTHY AND FAST BREAKFAST

My problem in the morning was that I didn't have a lot of time to make myself a healthy breakfast. But I learned that creating a healthy breakfast does not have to be time consuming.

I have now become obsessed with fresh squeezed orange juice. I bought an orange juicer from Walmart (Salton Stainless Steel Citrus Juicer). It is inexpensive and it works great. I usually juice oranges, grapefruits, lemon and limes in one juice and you will definitely see the difference in your energy level.

In the morning I can't eat a lot because I either I don't have much time or I don't want to stuff myself as soon as I wake up. 

When I wake up I always start off with a glass of water. Drinking water as soon as you wake up has been found to boost metabolism by 24 percent for 90 minutes afterwards. As well, muscle cells grow faster when they're well hydrated. So make sure you hydrate yourself after a long sleep!

After I drink water I start juicing my fruits, and prepare my quick breakfast. I love eating bananas in the morning because they don't make me feel sick and they are filling, and you can have as many as you would like. 

I top my bananas off with anything I really have. This breakfast I smothered one banana with tahini, wild blueberries, and shaved Brazilian nuts. The other banana I smothered with coconut oil, wild blueberries and shaved Brazilian nuts.

Be creative :=)

 

WHY IS TAHINI HEALTHY FOR YOU????

 Tahini is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. It is available in many health stores. Another name for tahini is sesame butter. It is made from the kernel of crushed sesame seeds.

Sesame butter contains a good amount of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

The paste is a good source of vitamin B1, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorous and manganese. 

The seeds are a good source of magnesium which helps to relax blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.

Naturally occurring compounds in plants reduce bad cholestrol in the blood. They also contain special fibers known as sesamin and sesamolin. These can lower cholestrol and prevent high blood pressure.

Essential fatty acids in ground sesame seeds help in the formation of a special hormone known as prostaglandins. This hormone helps reduce hypertension. Essential fatty acids also lower the risk of blood clotting which improves heart health.

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids improve the health of the brain. They support healthy development of nervous tissues. They also optimize cognitive functions and emotional health. Omega-3 enhances clarity in though processes and improves memory. 

Tahini is also a good source of copper. This mineral has anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used to relieve pain and swelling in cases of rheumatoid arthritis. Copper also facilitates the antioxidant properties of certain enzymes in the immune system. Sesame paste contains phytonutrient which protect the lived from oxidative damage. It contains significant amounts of magnesium which also helps to relieve the symptoms of asthma. 

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