A big reason why people get heart disease is due to a poor diet and lack of exercise, and when your heart health is bad, it can cause a whole load of problems.
But getting into the habit of eating healthier and doing more exercise is not always easy.
To establish that routine you have to first learn to commit to it, and one of the best ways you can start is by having a healthy breakfast.
Breakfast is a super important meal, and it will set you up for the rest of the day.
When you have a healthy breakfast it will give you more energy and it will contribute positively to the health of your heart.
If you want to eat healthier but you don’t know of any recipes, then you have come to the right place!
Filled with fresh baby spinach, diced onions, salt, and eggs, this spinach omelet breakfast sandwich is full of all the nutrients and energy you need to get through the morning.
Spinach is widely regarded as a superfood and one of the healthiest veggies you can eat!
The beauty of this sandwich is that you can make the omelet ahead of time and freeze it, so even on those days when you don’t have time to cook, you can still enjoy something that is good for your heart at breakfast time.
In order for this sandwich to be even healthier, make sure you use whole-grain or brown bread!
You can toast the bread, get it in muffin form, or just use normal sliced bread. Whichever you choose to use, you will absolutely love this dish.
If you would rather have something sweet for breakfast that isn’t going to upset your heart health, then this is the recipe for you!
Natural Peanut Butter is full of healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, iron, and potassium, and when it is eaten in a balanced diet, it can really contribute positively to your overall health.
Bananas of course are also very good for you, and they taste amazing with peanut butter.
Peanut Butter is a high-calorie option, however, but that just means that a little will go a long way!
You don’t need to use loads of peanut butter in this recipe for it to taste good. As always, make sure that you use wholegrain bread too.
This is another super easy recipe to make and you can have the whole meal ready in about 5 minutes.
This meal will also give you plenty of energy to get through the morning and you won’t want to snack as much before lunchtime.
Sticking with the banana theme- did you know that banana bread can actually be quite healthy too?
If you have a banana bread recipe that you make already, just make that as usual, but swap out the all-purpose flour for whole wheat pastry flour instead.
This version of banana bread is packed full of healthy fats and fiber and if you add in some chopped walnuts, you will also get some heart-healthy omega-3s too!
The banana also adds lots of sweetness and moisture to the recipe, which will mean that you won’t need to add much sugar or extra fats to the recipe.
Sugar and processed fats are not good for your heart health, so this healthy banana bread is a fantastic choice, especially when you are craving something sweet!
Even if you have never made banana bread before, it’s a super easy recipe to recreate!
It does take just over an hour to have a fresh loaf made, but most of that is baking time!
As the weather gets warmer, the idea of having hot dishes for breakfast might seem like a lot.
But there are plenty of colder breakfast options that you will love, and this Pineapple Green Smoothie is definitely one of them!
The best thing about smoothies of any kind is that you can really mix and match ingredients in a blender and cater it to your own health and taste preference.
This Pineapple Green Smoothie goes great with ingredients such as Greek yogurt, spinach, banana, almond milk, and blended chia seeds.
Not only is the smoothie so incredibly refreshing but it is also really good for your heart health.
It is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, which will help your body have a healthier immune system. This in turn will dramatically improve your heart health.
It also tastes absolutely incredible and it’s super easy to make too!
This is one smoothie and breakfast option that you won’t get sick of and it’s a much healthier alternative to sugary cereals.
If you do find yourself up one morning and you have a bit of extra time on your hands, have a go at making this Mexican Rice and Beans Baked Eggs recipe!
This filling and energizing breakfast is packed full of protein and essential nutrients, which are also fantastic for your heart health.
You can mix and match the ingredients as well, but if you’re going for healthy stick to vegetables, like onions, jalapeño peppers, corn kernels, tomatoes, beans, rice, and eggs.
You will find it difficult to finish this whole dish in one sitting, but it tastes just as nice the next day.
You can also make it as a breakfast meal for the whole family.
It is tasty, quite easy to make once you get going, and perfect for the whole family, especially if you are trying to be more heart-healthy!
Oatmeal gets a place on this list because it is incredibly versatile and there are so many ways in which you can make it!
You can add fruits, nuts, spices, and lots of different things to it to create a bowl that is perfect for you.
Oatmeal on its own, before you add anything, is quite heart-healthy, but if you want to boost that healthiness even more, you can add things like blueberries, strawberries, peanut butter, chia seeds, almonds, and even protein powder.
All of these options are great for your heart and they taste amazing.
Oatmeal is super easy to make as well and usually, you can have a bowl ready to go in no more than 10 minutes.
I'm Clare, the owner and operator of Off The Couch, where I serve as a qualified Nutrition & Health Coach.
Based in Dublin, Ireland, I offer coaching services both locally and globally, providing personalized strategies in nutrition, stress management, sleep quality, and fitness.
My journey into this field began as I navigated my own chronic illnesses, including early menopause, Interstitial Cystitis, Lyme Disease, and hydrocephalus.
