Diversify your breakfast options, it doesn't have to be boring

Breakfast is a great way to start your day on a healthy note.

In Summary
  • Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day.
  • Here are some fantastic breakfasts that one can have on different days.
A perfect English breakfast
A perfect English breakfast
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Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day.

As one kick starts their day, a barrage of nutrients is needed for the body to stay active strong, and healthy.

Here are some fantastic breakfasts that one can have on different days.

The Kenyan breakfast

This breakfast is diverse, it includes Kenyan tea and coffee alongside bread or sweet potatoes, yams, and cassava.

This type of Kenyan breakfast tends to be filling and hearty, the ultimate carbohydrate dish to get your going through the day.

The English breakfast

The English breakfast is truly filling, usually consisting of eggs (fried or scrambled), bacon, sausages, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, and fried bread may also be included.

The meal is often accompanied by a hot beverage such as tea or coffee. This breakfast can be enjoyed on the weekend when a person has enough time to prepare it. Alternatively one can have it in a restaurant.

The Swahili breakfast

This breakfast can be minimal and extra at the same time. From simply pairing mahamri with a cup of tea to filling your breakfast plate with fried potatoes, samosa, bhajia, coconut beans, or coconut peas among other combinations.

This breakfast will leave you full and satisfied. It's rich in flavor and full of nutrients.

Mahamri is a type of sweet and fluffy fried bread that is popular in East African countries such as Kenya, made with a dough that typically includes flour, sugar, yeast, and coconut milk, and is often flavored with cardamom or other spices.

Typically triangular in shape. The tea in this case is also spiced with cardamon, ginger, or any other desired spices.

Porridge 

Cereals are known to be very beneficial when consumed for breakfast.

A variety of cereals can be used to make porridge such as oatmeal, millet, sorghum, and maize.

For oatmeal typically bring water to a boil, Stir in oats, and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally for 25-30 minutes or until oats are of desired texture.

One can also prepare oats overnight and have them in the morning. Different porridge has different tastes so one can choose the porridge they enjoy the most. Plus it's quick to prepare.

In conclusion, diversifying your breakfast is a great way to start your day on a healthy note.

With the wide variety of breakfast options available, you can mix and match different ingredients and flavors to create a breakfast that is both delicious and nutritious.

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