By Belinda Anderson
Breakfast is my favourite meal, and I never, ever, go without it. My general rule is to eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. For me, breakfast is always nutritious and healthy. It jump-starts my metabolism. It’s the fuel that gets me going so I can face the day ahead. I cannot emphasise how vitally important breakfast is to get you started on your day. You have just had maybe 10 to 12 hours of not eating – your body needs sustenance and is ready to be refueled.
Most mornings I have quinoa porridge and I always mix between quinoa and chia, quinoa and oats, or quinoa and polenta. Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is a grain-like seed. Quinoa is complete protein food, which means it includes all of the eight essential amino acids that are needed for growth and repair. It is a complex carbohydrate, high in vitamins and minerals, and gluten free. Sometimes I use quinoa flakes and other times I use the traditional quinoa seed. It is so very easy and quick to do, plus it is jam-packed with nutrition!
Servings: 1
Calories: 240
Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 50mg
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 6g
Sugars: 21g
Protein: 6g