Comments on: 6 Optimally Healthy Breakfast Grain Options

By: Evita Ochel

Evita Ochel — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Hi Jayne Lee,

Thank you for sharing your breakfast and lunch ideas! They are very much appreciated :)

By: jayne lee

jayne lee — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:47:56 +0000

Just wanted to share one of my favorite breakfast treats. I make a parfait in a glass with layers of organic greek plain yogurt, sweetened with a bit of pureed bananas(organic baby food,doesn’t sound as good but fabulous on greek yogurt) and ezekiels brand of grape nuts, I sometimes add a few walnuts or blueberries. I’m not sure why it is impossible to find yogurt sweetened with only fruit, but there are many flavors of baby food that serve as a great sweetener. You don’t need a lot. One other great idea I use at lunch for a super tasty and healthy salad dressing is garlic flavored hummus with a bit of water and balsamic vinegar, It makes a great creamy type dressing without all of the fat. Also if you like alfredo sauce, just put cannelli beans in the blender wit a little garlic, parmesan cheese and a splash of soymilk or almond milk(unsweetened) for a creamy sauce. You won’t miss the fat.

By: Evita Ochel

Evita Ochel — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:36:25 +0000

Hi Isabella

That is just fantastic to hear! It sounds like you are starting your day off with a super delicious and nutritious breakfast. Great inspiration for many others out there.

Steel cut oats are fantastic for their texture, as well you may consider bulgur too for a harder texture.

By: Isabella

Isabella — Thu, 27 May 2010 05:04:42 +0000

Every single morning I never leave without a belly of unsalted, unsweetened oatmeal, and I could have it no other way.
One tablespoon of natural unsalted, unsweetened almond butter (I prefer chunky for some texture) and a few raisins.
Sometimes when I’m in the mood for a treat, I’ll add a teaspoon or two of raspberry syrup and some frozen blueberries.
Bananas are always great in oatmeal! Currently, I’m looking for another grain to add to oatmeal that would give it more grittiness or a harder texture.

By: Iris

Iris — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:47:19 +0000

Justin,
You may think this is an invitation for a debate but is not, I assure you. I only want to make sure others reading this get accurate information. I won’t reply to an antagonistic response (I know how blogging can get nasty). Having said that, yes you have a point that both bacon and eggs are A source of protein. Unfortunately, bacon, no matter how you spin it is NOT A GOOD source of protein due to the fact that consuming bacon is hazardous to one’s health. There are too many other high protein foods that are actually healthy to condone eating bacon. The nitrates used as preservatives in bacon react with amino acids in the body forming a compound that is linked with cancer. Also the saturated fat in bacon increases your bad cholesterol, which is associated with heart disease. If you want to know the environmental impact of eating bacon watch the documentary, “Food, Inc.”. Now to eggs; I actually prescribe the eating of organic eggs to my patients, in moderation, for improving protein status and increasing cholesterol to help people who are low in hormones. However, eggs are not always a good thing since, if it is not organic, it is (like bacon) an inflammatory food. Also many people have a delayed hypersensitivity to eggs and don’t know it. The last point I will make to the readers here is that a diet heavy in animal foods in general is inflammatory, which means it creates an acidity in the blood that produces inflammation reactions, which leads to disease states. The healthiest diets in the world are plant-based (not to say strictly vegetarian necessarily), which is why the above blog post was helpful.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:46:11 +0000

You said that “The above cannot be said in any close way for things like bacon, eggs.” I don’t know if you mean all the points, or just some. But if you meant just some of the points, you’re wrong. Bacon and eggs are great breakfast foods. Not only do they contain vast amounts of protein (what really makes a person feel full, instead of bloated and at-work digesting garbage), they also have trace minerals, heaps of fats (which our bodies use to obtain glucose), both saturated and unsaturated, as well as cholesterol. You might look at cholesterol as horrible — but I see it as the building blocks of wonderful things like nerves, muscles, flexible artery walls, and serotonin.

By: Evita

Evita — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:32:15 +0000

@ Rify Machine – You are very welcome! I think a lot of people really don’t realize how fast and easy a “REALLY” healthy breakfast can be. I am glad you are enjoying the grains too :)

@ MIKE – Thanks Mike! To tell you the truth I don’t think there is one typical cereal out there that is worthy of the word “healthy” – all of them, even cheerios and all bran have added sugar. One can start thinking really what is up with that?

And there is even a difference between “oatmeal” and “oatmeal”. The 1,3, or 5 minute oatmeal is more processed than the whole grain one like “steel cut oats”, never mind the instant one.

It will be great to read your post :)

By: mike

mike — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:03:14 +0000

nice post i’m planning on doing a similar post so much junk cerals out there but because its not fried eggs and sausage many think its a good healthy option but theres a difference between fruit loops and oatmeal…btw i though u should of added oats and fiber one…anyway hope we can exchange links/post sometime
http://www.blackfitnessblog.com

By: rify machine

rify machine — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:01:51 +0000

Bob’s Red Mill grains are so deliciou.i love to take it.as you said Oat Bran is takes only 2 minutes to cook and it improves our health.
i too have heard that intaking breakfast morning is a must because it gives us an enormous energy.
but taking up a right food is required.these 6 whole grains are really easy to cook and a healthy breakfast.i will surely cook this for my good health.
thank you for sharing this info.

By: Evita

Evita — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:20:16 +0000

@ANNA – It is always a pleasure and thank you for your visits!

That is wonderful to hear that your kids are enjoying Bob’s Red Mill grains – they really are delicious and like I said above, I just love how pure they are. I feel this is the closest I can get to growing my own grains.

And absolutely having a good quality breakfast is primary for learning successfully as our brain uses most of our energy at any given time, let alone when in school.