SpiceNFlavors: Breakfast morning Day 1

Today let's decide to take a step further towards healthy eating by starting with a nutritious breakfast, that will keep us fit and filled for at least good 2 hours, and prevent cravings to have unhealthy foods!!
With some research I arrived at this conclusion, that we shouldn't be fooled any more by these gimmicks of advertising trying to sell us foods that add to our waistlines!!!!! Be smart and try to make the same dish at home , using sensible ingredients and doing some good for your self, your wallet and most of all for the good feel that all this is good food.
Breakfast, is an important meal. I enjoy making and having a nutritious breakfast, keeps us fuelled for the day's activities.
I will be sharing some of these breakfast recipes . The idea here is to try to keep it simple and healthy. Since everyone is so busy , there should be proper planning in buying ingredients before hand, so that we cook smart and quickly!!
Also, try using fresh ingredients as far as possible.

Day 1
Exercise, stretch or meditate for 20 minutes, daily or at least 3 to 4 times a week.
Meditation, helps us relax and de stress, and keeps one more focused.
sit upright, on a chair, in a quiet place close your eyes and take a deep breadth, chant OM, 5 times for 2 or more rounds.

Tip for the morning.
Warm a glass of water ,squeeze in 1/2 a lime juice,add a dash of black pepper, drink this water, after brushing in the morning time ,its good for your system, acts as a cleanser.

Drink of today
Smoothies, are quick and easy to prepare. You can choose the ingredients you want, fresh or frozen fruits,also good idea to add protein powder or Whey protein and that way make it not only delicious but very healthy drink.
I have listed below some recipes I have tried out, they came out good.

1. Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
1 banana cut into slices
1 tspn honey
1/2 cup crushed ice
1 cup low fat yoghurt
1/2 cup milk ( or you can use almond milk too)
1/4 cup cooked oatmeal

Method:
1.In a blender,add chopped banana ,honey,yoghurt and 1/2 cup skim milk. Add oatmeal and blend for about 2 to 3 minutes,till its smooth and creamy.Add a spoonful crushed ice into a glass, pour the prepared smoothie, enjoy immediately or take it along on the go.

Ingredients

Banana Oatmeal smoothie

2. Mango and strawberry smoothie
Try another smoothie by combining fresh mango cubes, (Peel the outer skin of two ripe mangoes, and cut into cubes) , take 3 to 4 strawberries, sliced and add cup low fat yoghurt , 2 tspn sugar or 1 tbsp honey and crushed ice. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes in the blender and pour cool smoothie into the glass. It is refreshing, with the tropical taste of mangoes and filling too. Great way to start the day, combine with with some nuts and you are good for a couple of hours:)