THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST: TOMATO SAUCE FOR A FLAVOURFUL START

The benefits of breakfast

Breakfast is the starting point for a productive and healthy day: making a healthy and balanced breakfast a habit brings about numerous benefits, which can influence several areas of our daily lives in a very positive way.

• Improved cognitive function: eating a rich and nutritious first meal as soon as you wake up helps improve concentration and memory.
   
• Weight control: eating in the morning reduces hunger and the desire for unhealthy snacks during the day, which contributes to more effective weight management.
   
• Energy for the day: breakfast provides the energy needed for tackling the day’s activities. In fact, a morning meal rich in complex carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats ensures a constant release of energy.
   
• Improved mood: starting the day with a healthy breakfast can have a positive impact on mood. Nutritious, well-balanced foods help stabilise blood sugar levels, reducing irritability and improving general well-being.
   

What to eat for breakfast

Among the benefits of breakfast is that it provides the body with the nutrients it needs after fasting during the night. The combination of complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, providing lasting energy.

• Complex carbohydrates: complex carbohydrates such as oats, wholemeal bread and whole-grain cereals are good for an energy-filled breakfast. They provide long-term energy and help maintain stable blood sugar levels.
   
• Protein: essential for maintaining muscle mass and achieving a sensation of satiety. Some examples of protein sources for breakfast include Greek yoghurt, eggs, protein shakes and legumes.
   
• Healthy fats: important for a healthy heart and brain. Avocados, nuts and seeds are great to include in breakfast for a supply of healthy fats and essential nutrients.
   
• Fruits and vegetables: incorporating them into breakfast provides essential vitamins, minerals and fibre for general health. Berries, bananas, spinach and tomatoes are great to add to various morning dishes.
   

Healthy breakfast recipes

Breakfast is also an opportunity to start the day in a creative way. Changing your morning menu can make this meal an enjoyable and stimulating one, offering new flavours and essential nutrients. A varied breakfast keeps interest in food high and helps to ensure a balanced intake of key nutrients.

Integrating new recipes can transform your routine into a daily experience of well-being and pleasure. Here are some suggestions:

• Oat flakes: soaked in milk or yoghurt overnight, enriched with fresh fruit, nuts and seeds for an energising and satiating breakfast.
   
• Wholemeal toast with avocado and eggs: toasted wholemeal bread with mashed avocado, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, accompanied by a fried or poached egg for a balanced, protein-rich meal.
   
• Shakshuka: a traditional North African recipe consisting of eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauce with peppers and spices. It is a balanced breakfast that provides protein and essential vitamins.
   

Tomato sauce at breakfast

Tomato sauce is delicious, but also rich in essential nutrients. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, as well as vitamins C and K. In any case, when it comes to quality tomatoes, Pomì's 100% Italian tomatoes are an excellent choice.

Grown in Italy, these fruits are harvested at the peak of ripeness and processed into sauce to ensure freshness and a wealth of nutrients. A tasty way to include them at breakfast in a fresh way, especially during the summer, can be to make a habit of drinking smoothies.

Here are some healthy ideas, while at the same time being delicious:

• Tomato and basil smoothie: a refreshing and aromatic drink combining the natural sweetness of tomato with the fresh flavour of basil, perfect for an energising breakfast.
   
• Tomato and carrot smoothie: sweet and earthy-tasting drink enriched with carrot and ginger, ideal for a vitamin and energy boost with which to start the day.
   
• Tomato, carrot, celery, Worcester sauce and lime smoothie: a tasty and refreshing mix combining the sweetness of tomato and carrot with the freshness of celery, the spicy touch of Worcester sauce and the liveliness of lime, ideal for a gourmet breakfast.
   

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