Breakfast ideas

[Zelda123]

Well I’m looking for breakfast ideas. I’m currently eating the overnight oats. I find it really tasty and quite filling.. but oats leave me hungry an hour after.. which I found out from the nurse is due to them being fast burning .. so I don’t fancy bacon and eggs every other morning.. and ideas please.. I have started healthy eating and initially I thought oh can’t be too bad but I don’t want to get bored of the same stuff

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

That's good advice from your nurse. I'd say variations on eggs, but then I'd be happy to have eggs every meal. Boiled, poached, scrambled, fried, baked, omelette, frittata, crustless quiche. Whatever additions you like: mushrooms, ham, chorizo, tomatoes, cheese, good meaty sausages, nuts, smoked haddock - and think about getting some green veg in, which you may not think of for breakfast but is well worth building in to each meal: spinach wilted in butter, courgette fried in olive oil, broccoli stir fried in oil.

You're probably pressed for time so think about batch cooking a couple of crustless quiches for freezing, either as a whole quiche or as minis, cooked in a muffin tin.

Have a look at the Daily Diary for ideas. That's where I first came across blue cheese and walnut omelette which is now a big favourite.

Nearly forgot: avocado

[bakersdozen in reply to BridgeGirl]

I always thought quiche is unhealthy.

[TheAwfulToad Visitor in reply to bakersdozen]

It's kinda sad that these good old traditional foods have been labelled "unhealthy" for no apparent reason. True, the supermarket version probably has some dubious items in it - pasteurized bulk eggs, synthetic pastry shortening, maybe a dash of phosphates and nitrites - but what on earth is wrong with some eggs, vegetables, and cheese? It's tasty, it's convenient, it's natural, and it's filling. As BridgeGirl said, omit the crust and it'll help you lose weight too. What's not to like?

[bakersdozen in reply to TheAwfulToad]

I am so sorry I never knew it was wrong to say it was unhealthy. I am still confused but never mind! All I was trying to say is tht I was a biut surprised to see that it is okay.

[TheAwfulToad Visitor in reply to bakersdozen]

I wasn't accusing you of anything. I was just lamenting the fact that the media (or whoever it is that plants these ideas in our heads) are making the world a slightly less interesting place by branding random food items as unhealthy, just to fill up some column-inches.

[bakersdozen in reply to TheAwfulToad]

You are so right I should already know that this forum only has very nice people here! I have a huge chip on my shoulder and I have to remember that you can all enjoy your cheese but I may not as it doesn't agree with me!

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to bakersdozen]

I love a crustless quiche . . . Not just because I cannot make pastry!!! Lol 🤣

Just line an 8” round time with baking paper and fill with 6 scrambled eggs plus whatever else you fancy, bake in a medium oven for 25-30 minutes 😊

[bakersdozen in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thanks so much for broadening my horizon! I always thought a quiche is with a base. I am learning!

[rachelleigh73 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Going to try this - thanks!

[S11m in reply to bakersdozen]

Can you eat yoghurt?

[bakersdozen in reply to S11m]

No dairy and I try to cut eggs and red meat, sugar and yeast.

What were you thinking of?

[TheAwfulToad Visitor in reply to bakersdozen]

ohh ... it's not fun to have a dairy intolerance, so many nice things you can't have!

Why lose eggs and meat and yeast though? Most unprocessed foods are perfectly healthy. The risk is that if you cut things out for no good reason, you end up substituting things that are definitely unhealthy simply to fill your plate. The classic example was the (thankfully short-lived) scare about butter, when millions of people started eating margarine instead thinking it was "healthy". Then they actually did the research, and discovered trans-fats are a factor in heart disease, while butter is not. Oops.

[Pinklady60 in reply to bakersdozen]

You can always use the reduced fat cheese that most supermarkets sell

[bakersdozen in reply to Pinklady60]

Sorry as far as I am concerned it is still dairy. Thanks!

[Hidden in reply to BridgeGirl]

Hello new here, please where do I find Daily diary? Great post.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Hidden]

Just follow the links moreless gave you yesterday and that will tell you what's on offer and how to find your way around. The Welcome Newbies post is your starting point and you were just there, asking about how to lock your posts.

Here it is again healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Hidden]

Have a read of the Welcome message you were given and you’ll find all the information you need 😊

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[bakersdozen]

You could have salmon, tuna or smoked mackerel with veggie and fruits. Also like BridgeGirl says try the DD everyone is so helpful and supportive.

[Zelda123]

Hi thanks, I’ve had that many links I’m struggling to get through them all lol

[bakersdozen]

It takes time to!

[Juppy]

My favourite breakfast is now a smoothie recipe that I find very filling and holds me to lunch. Do you have a good blender? It’s a weird recipe but I like it and it’s low carb and about 400 calories.

1 cup frozen berries

1 cup almond milk

1/2 avocado (fresh or frozen)

1/2 lemon

1/2 cup water

1 Tablespoon almond butter

1 Tablespoon chia seeds

1 Tablespoon hemp seeds

Blend 1 minute and drink immediately.

[Hidden]

Do you have quick meals that you would eat for lunch or dinner? We are so set in our ways that we have certain foods at certain times of day - me included 😂. There’s no reason why you couldn’t have a salad for breakfast if you want to. 😊

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I could easily eat porridge for dinner 😂, but as a traditionalist I think it would be best to keep protein , two veg and possibly a carb . I think a salad would just be to cold to have at breakfast, but I could have it at brunch time perhaps ...

Have a great weekend

[energy1]

Hi Zelda

I love banana pancakes they are my favourite! if you dont like bananas you can basically chose ant fruit you like! 2 eggs beaten 2 tablespoon greek yoghurt, vanilla essence, banana smashed and half teaspoon baking powder they are lush !!

[Icandoit2019]

Whole wheat toast topped with poached egg and asparagus spears?

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

I thought these may be of interest as they are from the diary free section...

dietdoctor.com/meal-plan/da...

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[Zelda123]

The response is overwhelming I am going to go through them

All.. some stuff I can’t stomach so early but it’s lovely having new ideas to try yum yum !!

[hellobeaut]

Hi Zelda! I love breakfast - it is my favourite meal of the day! Lately I have been hooked on bran flakes (the healthiest option of crunchy cereal...yummy!) to which I add chopped nuts. I love changing flavour, so I alternate the kind of milk I add to it! I love hazelnut milk, but also coconut or almond are fantastic!

I have also found some 'stuffed' bran cereals - with either blueberry or apricot jam. These are very tasty as well although a bit high on sugar.

I am not one to have salty food for breakfast - being southern European, we grow up having healthy sweets in the morning with our coffee, but if I have a chance and time I like a poached egg and some smoked salmon/ham with Ryvitas.

[Zelda123 in reply to hellobeaut]

I used to put Brazil nuts in my

Porridge for the selenium to fight against thyroid eye disease

[paintnfabric]

Hi Zelda 123. Just started this week had a really low day yesterday but that aside I love avocado - half a small one 45g of flesh is about 100 calories. Half covers 2 ryvita(70cal) v nicely with some lemon salt pepper. I have a kiwi(?) after that. I alternate that with overnight oats - have you tried adding a little cinnamon to change the flavour?

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to paintnfabric]

I hope you're feeling better today

Have you had time to read the links moreless gave you? There's some really helpful information about why we struggle to lose weight as we age, and how we can start to change that