Start Your Day Right: Healthy Organic Breakfast Options

‘Breakfast like a king!’ You probably hear this refrain often, and rightly so. Eating a wholesome breakfast is widely acknowledged as an essential part of staying fit and healthy.
A breakfast that’s rich in nutrients helps you start the day on a lively and energetic note while also setting the tone for the rest of the day. It’s the one meal of the day that you would do well not to miss out on. 

While there are many healthy breakfast options to choose from, incorporating organic foods into your breakfast can result in even greater health benefits. 

Here’s a look at why organic ingredients tend to be better than conventional ingredients:

1. An organic breakfast is typically made of whole, nutrient-dense ingredients that are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

2. Organic ingredients are grown sustainably without the use of chemicals and pesticides, prolonged exposure to which could be detrimental to our health. 

3. Organic ingredients are free of growth hormones and antibiotics, which helps reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance and helps promote overall health and wellness.

4. Ingredients that go into some of the best organic breakfast options tend to be fresher, more flavorful and have better overall texture compared to conventionally grown ingredients. 

Switching to an organic breakfast comes with a number of health benefits:

• It helps boost your energy levels.

• It helps your little ones focus and concentrate better throughout the day. 

• It helps regulate your metabolism and keeps you feeling full for longer.

• It keeps your heart healthy. 

• It improves your skin health. 

• It reduces the risk of metabolic diseases.

• It improves your gut health. 

• It reduces the risk of a stroke.

Healthy breakfast options to start your day 

Here, then, are inspiring organic breakfast ideas to kickstart your day with Arabic and Middle Eastern flavours!

Shakshuka

A savoury dish made with organic eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, often spiced with cumin. Serve with whole wheat pita bread for a hearty breakfast. For an organic and wholesome twist, make a tomato sauce base using Originz organic strained tomatoes and tomato paste!

Foul Medames

A traditional Arabic dish made from fava beans cooked with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin. Top with chopped tomatoes, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with warm pita bread.

Zaatar Manakeesh

A popular Levantine breakfast, this flatbread is topped with a mixture of organic zaatar (a blend of herbs, sesame seeds, and sumac) and olive oil. Bake until crispy and serve with fresh vegetables.

Labneh with Olive Oil and Za’atar

Strained yogurt cheese drizzled with organic olive oil and sprinkled with za’atar. Serve with whole wheat bread and fresh vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes.

Hummus and Veggie Wrap

Spread organic hummus on a whole wheat wrap. Add sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and a handful of fresh greens. Roll up and enjoy a nutritious and filling breakfast.

Masabacha

A variation of hummus, masabacha is made with warm, cooked chickpeas mixed with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Serve with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, alongside whole wheat pita.

Arabic Frittata (Ejjeh)

Whisk organic eggs with chopped parsley, onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry in a pan with olive oil until golden brown. Serve with whole grain bread and a side of fresh vegetables.

Date and Nut Smoothie

Blend organic dates, almond milk, a handful of nuts, and a pinch of cinnamon for a naturally sweet and energizing smoothie.

Balaleet

A traditional sweet and savoury breakfast dish made with vermicelli sweetened with sugar, cardamom, and saffron, topped with a thin omelette. Serve with fresh fruit.

Arabic Lentil Soup

A hearty and warming breakfast option. Cook organic red lentils with onions, garlic, cumin, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and serve with whole wheat bread.

Ful Mudammas with Eggs

Enhance the classic ful mudammas by topping it with poached organic eggs. Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with whole grain bread.

Muhammara

A spicy walnut and roasted red pepper dip made with organic ingredients. Serve with whole wheat crackers or bread and fresh vegetables for dipping.

Jibneh Arabieh (Arabic Cheese) Sandwich

Layer slices of organic jibneh Arabieh with tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives in a whole wheat pita. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of mint.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

A twist on the traditional tabbouleh, made with organic quinoa, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumbers, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. Serve chilled.

Honey and Tahini Spread

Mix organic honey with tahini and spread on whole wheat toast or pita bread. Serve with a side of fresh fruit.

These healthy breakfast options are sure to make a huge difference – both in terms of increasing your energy levels and improving your mood! Enjoy the delightful flavours of Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine while starting your day right.

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