Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. Eating a nutritious breakfast can have a range of physical and mental benefits.

Physically, starting your day with a healthy breakfast can help to kickstart your metabolism and provide you with the energy and nutrients you need to power through your morning. Skipping breakfast or eating sugary, high-fat foods can leave you feeling sluggish and lead to overeating later in the day.

Mentally, eating breakfast can help to improve cognitive function and concentration. A well-balanced breakfast can fuel the brain, allowing you to think more clearly and make better decisions. In addition, starting your day with a healthy breakfast can help to set the tone for the rest of your day, making you feel more focused and motivated.

Eating breakfast can also help prevent various health problems, including obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. By starting your day with a healthy breakfast, you can help to reduce your risk of these conditions and improve your overall health.

Remember, breakfast is an important meal that should not be skipped. By starting your day with a healthy, well-balanced breakfast, you can fuel your body and mind, improve your cognitive function, and reduce your risk of a range of health problems.

 

Get a boost of sweetness and vitamin A with these Egg Pepper Rings to get your day off to a good start!

Egg Pepper Rings

Egg Pepper Rings

Power up your day and your immune system with this anti-inflammatory meal filled with beta-carotene and vitamin C. This antioxidant-loaded meal is filled with veggies and will keep you satisfied until your mid-day meal.
Course Breakfast
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium bell peppers red, yellow, orange or green
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 large carrots coarsely grated
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 8 eggs
  • ½ tsp dried oregano or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Slice peppers into eight ½" thick rings and remove seeds. Dice any remaining peppers and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add pepper rings and cook until they begin to soften and brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, add carrots, tomatoes and garlic to bowl with diced peppers. Toss with remaining oil and a pinch of salt and pepper; fold in cilantro.
  • Crack 1 egg into each pepper ring; sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook until whites are set, about 4-5 minutes for soft yolks. Top with carrot salsa and serve.
Keyword Anti-Inflammatory, Bell Pepper, Breakfast, Carrots, herbs, Tomato