When consumed as oils, they are liquid at room temperature. Slabbing a piece of fiber rich Ezekiel toast, with protein-packed Greek yogurt makes this snack of the day so much better. We like to add high-fiber berries, to take the toasts nutrition to the next level.
With sharply flavored cheese, such as cheddar and parmesan, you can usually reduce the amount in a recipe without sacrificing flavor. The Department of Agriculture advises adding grains to one-quarter of your plate, with about half being whole grains. Look for greek yogurts that contain probiotics to promote your gut health. Greek yogurt boasts plenty of protein to keep you full throughout the morning. Raspberries are perfect as an addition to cereal or yogurt or mixed into a smoothie for a quick, drink-on-the-go breakfast.
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Ideally, your activity should be spread throughout the week. This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise but not where you think! Mayo is brushed on the outside of the sandwich in place of butter to make the sandwich golden and crispy as it heats in a skillet. Plain Greek yogurt takes mayo’s place in the salad—along with crunchy celery, roasted red bell peppers and scallions—for a satisfying lunch with less saturated fat. This healthy version of a deli salad combines hearty quinoa and chickpeas with small amounts of ham and mozzarella, so you get all of the flavor without overdoing it on the sodium. This healthy quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day.
- In just one cup of cooked black beans, you’ll get 15 grams of fiber.
- Instead of your go-to fruit spread , mash half an avocado on top of your toast, drizzle with some lemon juice, and top it off with a slice of tomato.
- Learning how to say no is one of the most useful skills you can develop, especially when it comes to living a healthy life.
- Not only will you get protein from the eggs, but bell peppers are a great source of nutrients that support immunity, such as vitamins A and C .