Working mothers today lead extremely busy lifes. Despite this we know that plenty of you mums out there are superstars both on the job and at home. Corporate life has made everything instant, we often have a piece of toast with some tea and just head to work or grab a protein bar on the way. While we won’t see any major effects in the short run, your health will slowly deteriorate in the long run. Hence we suggest that you take small steps to ensure that your health is in good condition and it all starts with a healthy nutritious breakfast.

Probably the most appealing benefit of breakfast is that it jumpstarts your metabolism and, thus, helps you burn more calories throughout the day. When you eat your breakfast, you are indicating to your body that there are loads of calories to be had for the day. When you skip out on eating breakfast in the morning, the message that your body gets is that it needs to conserve calories and energy rather than burn any incoming calories. If you catch yourself running a few minutes behind and have a lot on your mind — your busy schedule, your commute, etc everything except eating a healthy breakfast. Worry not , Here are some smart, easy ideas for breakfast that you put together in no time.

Breakfast

1. Oatmeal prepared with berries and natural maple syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of oats
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1 cup of frozen berries
• 1/4 of teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 of teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
• A pinch of salt
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• Toppings: Crushed hazelnuts and sliced banana

Instructions

• Place a small pot over a medium to high heat setting and stir oats, milk, fresh berries, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt.
• When the mixture starts to bubble, crush the berries with the back of your spoon and turn the heat to medium low and cover the pot. Cook this mixture for 3-5 more minutes or until the oats are tender to your preference, whilst stirring occasionally.
• Pour your oatmeal mixture into a bowl, and top it with some vanilla yogurt, nuts, and additional berries if desired. Serve at warm or room temperature.

2. An easy Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 & 1/4 cups egg whites
• 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
• 1/2 cup shredded nonfat cheddar cheese
• 1 & 1/4 cups diced tomatoes
• Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• And some cooking oil

Instructions

Whisk together the egg whites, salt, and pepper. Coat a nonstick pan with cooking oil and heat the pan. Add the egg white mixture. Cook and stir for about a minute and a half or until the egg whites are set.

To serve: Spoon the egg whites onto the toast. Top it with cheese, and diced tomatoes.

3. Baked Rusk and Whole Wheat Khari Biscuits with Tea

If morning tea is something you’re accustomed to we suggest you make it as healthy as you can. Baked rusk and whole wheat khari biscuit is a great alternative to the regular Buns. They taste great too and can be bought off the shelf and stored for when your in a hurry to work.

Eating a healthy and nutritious breakfast is very important for you working moms to charge your body with the right calories and energy in order to handle both your professional and personal responsibilities.