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Healthy Ways to Give Your Breakfast a Boost

It's easy to fall into a healthy eating rut, but if you're not adding these small superfoods into your diet, you're missing out on a big nutritional bonus! Here are some of our favorite healthy (and easy) breakfast add-ins:

Chia seeds
Chia seeds

1. Chia seeds: Add chia seeds to your yogurt (oatmeal, cereal, etc.), suggests Margaux J. Rathbun, certified nutritional therapy practitioner and creator of nutrition website Authentic Self Wellness. "Chia seeds are gaining popularity, as more people are discovering their amazing health-promoting properties," Rathbun says. "These little seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (for heart health), fiber (for digestive health), calcium (for strong bones), and protein (for healthy muscles)." The daily recommended amount of chia seeds is about 1 tablespoon.





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Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil

2. Flaxseed oil: Create energy-boosting oatmeal by adding some flaxseed oil, Rathbun says. "This oil is virtually tasteless so it's a perfect way to sneak nutrients into a picky eater's diet." It's also rich in omega-3 fatty acids and has been shown to promote sustained energy levels, balanced blood sugar, a healthy heart, and beautiful skin, hair, and nails.

Blueberries
Blueberries

3. Blueberries: Katie Clark, registered dietitian in San Diego and blogger of FiberIstheFuture.com, says blueberries are always a great addition to your breakfast. "Mix them in with your cereal," she suggests. "One cup of blueberries provides 4 grams of fiber and 84 calories. They are [also] packed with antioxidants."




Milk and cheese
Milk and cheese

4. Milk and cheese: When eating cereal, opt for skim milk, and when eating a breakfast wrap, go for fat-free cheese. Skim milk and fat-free cheeses add calcium (for strong bones) without cholesterol or saturated fats, Carol Ann Rinzler, author of Nutrition for Dummies, says.











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Coconut milk
Coconut milk

5. Coconut milk: If you're not a fan of regular milk, try experimenting with the non-dairy varieties available, Rathbun suggests. "I love coconut milk and I recommend using the brand So Delicious Coconut Milk because it's all organic and they use non-GMO (genetically modified) coconuts," she adds. "This milk is a great source of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and energy-boosting B vitamins." Add it to your cereal and smoothies for starters.

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