Look for Whole Grain

Whole grain cereals are a much better choice than the processed, over-refined cereals that contain refined grains. Whole grains are heart-healthy and are more nutritious in general than the alternative, which is often found in cheap, sugary cereals.

Avoid Excess Added Sugars

Added sugars are another no-no when buying cereal, especially when they are found in large quantities. If you eat cereals that contain added sugars, this can lead to a blood sugar spike and a “sugar buzz,” which will later wear off as the morning goes by, making you feel sluggish.

Dried Fruits Are a Plus

Even if you don’t have the time or ability to add sliced fruits or berries to your cereal at breakfast time, there are plenty of varieties sold that contain dried fruits. These are a great way to make cereal sweeter in a healthy way, while adding to your consumption of this nutritious part of the food pyramid.

The post How to Choose a Healthy Breakfast Cereal appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Oats and Natural Yogurt

Oats are one of the best sources of slow-release energy. They’re great with a dollop of unsweetened natural yogurt, slices of fresh banana, and a drizzle of honey on top.

Scrambled Eggs and Salmon

You can whip this delicious and nutritious meal up in about five minutes. Simply scramble your eggs, season them with salt and pepper, and add the shreds of smoked salmon. Tip: if you want extra creamy scrambled eggs, mix in some natural yogurt while beating the eggs.

Protein Smoothie

One of the quickest, easiest, and least filling ways to get your daily fix of energy is to blitz a high protein smoothie. Mix up a combination of fruits, oats, natural yogurt and some plant-based protein powder. It fires you up without bloating.

The post Energizing Breakfasts to Get You Through the Day appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Fortunately, there are loads of breakfast food combinations that can help improve your energy levels throughout the day and boost your body’s nutrition.

Here are some of the best.

Oats and Honey

A bowl of oats is always going to be a good start to your day. They provide slow release energy that can keep you functioning all day long. Have your oats with milk, banana slices, blueberries and a drizzle of honey to top it off. Delicious!

Eggs

Besides oats and wholegrains, there are few foods that can match them for long lasting energy levels. Fortunately, eggs is one of them. You can have them poached, fried, scrambled, boiled, or even as an omelet. It’s your choice. Personally, a winning combination is scrambled eggs on freshly buttered toast, seasoned with salt and lots of black pepper.

Fruit Salad with Natural Yogurt

Packed full of all kinds of vitamins and minerals, natural sugars and probiotics, this is a lighter option that still packs quite a punch. Mix together a combination of your favorite fruits and add a dollop of creamy unsweetened natural yogurt on top. The texture and bitterness of the yogurt complements the soft and sweet fruit. If you like, drizzle a little honey on it as well.

The post Nutritious Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Day appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Poached

Poached eggs are fantastic on toast or in a salad. They are boiled in water without their shells to make a firm white body with a runny yolk. Add some salt and pepper, and you have yourself a delicious start to the day.

Soft Boiled

Another classic technique for preparing your eggs is to soft boil them. Add the eggs to boiling water for around two minutes, and then serve in their shells. The egg white should have a gooey consistency and the yolk should be runny. Dip in slices of toast and enjoy!

Scrambled

If you prefer your eggs without a runny yolk, try scrambling them. Mix the egg white and yoke together and fry over a gentle heat. Scrambled eggs are best served on toast or with sausages and tomato.

Omelet

If you are looking for something a bit more substantial, a great option is an omelet. Fry whisked egg until its firm, and add your pick of toppings.

Fried

The easiest and quickest way to prepare your eggs is to fry them in olive oil. Just break your eggs directly onto a heated pan and cook them until they go white.

The post 5 Ways to Cook Your Eggs in the Morning appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Although making hard-boiled eggs in your Instant Pot may not necessarily save any cooking time, the eggs come out especially easy to peel.

Cheesecake

Delicious cheesecakes can be made from start to finish in your very own electric pressure cooker. The result is a wonderfully decadent and moist cake.

Popcorn

Prepare for the perfect movie night by making popcorn in the Instant Pot. This is a much cheaper, quicker, and healthier take on the classic microwave popcorn.

A Whole Chicken

Yes, a whole chicken will indeed fit in your average-sized Instant Pot! No more dry, tasteless meals: Instant Pot chicken will totally upgrade your weeknight dinner game.

Cottage Cheese

Homemade cottage cheese is naturally creamy. Also, it’s free of all the nasty additives some packaged cottage cheeses contain. It may seem intimidating to make your own cheese, but the Instant Pot makes it simple.

The post Things You Didn’t Know You Could Make In Your Instant Pot appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Starting the day right is very important, so instead of having donuts, pastry, or bacon for breakfast, you can switch it up with a pumpkin smoothie. You’ll love this smoothie so much that you’ll start making it often. Let’s not forget to mention that it has a low sugar content.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1 scoop of protein powder
• 1 cup of frozen pumpkin puree
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tablespoons of liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave)
• 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower florets
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon of nut butter

Instructions:

1. There is nothing easier and simpler than making a smoothie. All you need to do is get your blender.
2. Fill it with the pumpkin puree, cauliflower florets, milk, sweetener, nut butter, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Start pulsing until you get a smooth consistency.
4. If you need to, add more milk or water to make the pumpkin smoothie.
5. Once you’re done, pour it in a glass and enjoy!

The post Fall is the Best Season For Pumpkin Smoothies appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

To prepare this quinoa porridge you will need:

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 1/4 cups almond milk
2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

The quinoa has to be rinsed and drained before use. When it comes to the almond milk, you can always do other alternatives such as water, hazelnut milk, regular whole milk and more.

How To Make It:

First, grab a saucepan and turn on the oven on medium heat.

Start by heating the coconut oil in the pan. Then, add the quinoa and stir it constantly. This should take around two minutes. This is when you should start adding the coconut milk, or your preferred alternative. Also, add the salt. The heat should be at medium-high when you’re doing this.

Once it’s all done, reduce it to medium-low and cover the pan for around 20 minutes.

Remove it from the heat and leave it covered for 5 more minutes.

You can always add some stevia for a sweeter taste. Serve it with fruits, nuts or literally anything that you like. This delicious quinoa porridge will take 10 minutes of your time.

The post Get A Strong Morning Start With Quinoa Porridge appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Have you ever thought about which are the healthiest ingredients to include in a smoothie? Well, we’ve got the recipe on how to make the healthiest smoothie in the world.

Leafy Greens

Broccoli, avocado, kale, spinach are just a part of the leafy greens you should include in your recipe. They might not be the most delicious ones, but they will definitely keep you strong and energetic. To make things more delicious you can always add some strawberries, bananas or other fruits to your liking. Honey and cinnamon are also super delicious and will bring a special flavor.

Seeds

When it comes to seeds, you can get creative and decorate your smoothie with a number of choices. Chia, flax, sesame seeds are all super-healthy. Chia seeds are considered to be a super-food and will perfectly blend with all of the other ingredients. Flax seeds, on the other hand, are rich in fiber that will keep you full for quite a while.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjKgn3pHD0n/

The post The Healthiest Smoothie In The World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Chia Pudding

Chia is a superfood that everyone needs in their life. It will really boost your energy levels in the morning and get you going. You can experiment with milk, water, add fruits, oats and much more. You’ll end up having a delicious and healthy breakfast.

Pancakes

Pancakes can be very healthy if you have the right recipe. Banana, oatmeal, almond milk are just a part of the ingredients you can use for delicious breakfast treats.

Healthy Smoothie

Another great and fast idea for a good breakfast is a smoothie. This is the best option for busy people. You can mix and match vegetables, fruit, nuts, and everything that works for you. Green smoothies are the healthiest ones, so make sure you drink some of those once in a while.

Eggs

Nothing beats eggs for breakfast. They are so versatile, that you can find a different way to prepare them every day. Whether it’s an avocado toast, or you have them hard-boiled, it will be both healthy and tasty.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYikM70H8Xc/

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It’s called the most important meal of the day for a reason. Not eating breakfast can increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

adding fruits

The easiest way to add instant health to your breakfast is by adding fruit. Fruit has fiber and essential vitamins and minerals that make you less likely to overindulge during lunch. Sprinkle some raspberries and blueberries on some greek yogurt or oatmeal and you’re good to go!

Everyone loves smoothies, but you have to do one important thing if you’re going to make it a healthy breakfast smoothie and not just a yummy treat. Adding veggies is essential, and they’ll give you a better energy boost than any sugar rush could.

Is My Coffee Addiction Healthy?

As it turns out, coffee is actually a great way to kick off your day. As long as you limit it to one to two cups a day, coffee can actually limit the risk of Alzheimer’s and heart disease. If coffee has a little too much zap for you, tea is always a great option. The antioxidants help fight cancer and support a healthy immune system.

The post The Secret To A Healthy Breakfast appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Look for Whole Grain

Whole grain cereals are a much better choice than the processed, over-refined cereals that contain refined grains. Whole grains are heart-healthy and are more nutritious in general than the alternative, which is often found in cheap, sugary cereals.

Avoid Excess Added Sugars

Added sugars are another no-no when buying cereal, especially when they are found in large quantities. If you eat cereals that contain added sugars, this can lead to a blood sugar spike and a “sugar buzz,” which will later wear off as the morning goes by, making you feel sluggish.

Dried Fruits Are a Plus

Even if you don’t have the time or ability to add sliced fruits or berries to your cereal at breakfast time, there are plenty of varieties sold that contain dried fruits. These are a great way to make cereal sweeter in a healthy way, while adding to your consumption of this nutritious part of the food pyramid.

The post How to Choose a Healthy Breakfast Cereal appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Oats and Natural Yogurt

Oats are one of the best sources of slow-release energy. They’re great with a dollop of unsweetened natural yogurt, slices of fresh banana, and a drizzle of honey on top.

Scrambled Eggs and Salmon

You can whip this delicious and nutritious meal up in about five minutes. Simply scramble your eggs, season them with salt and pepper, and add the shreds of smoked salmon. Tip: if you want extra creamy scrambled eggs, mix in some natural yogurt while beating the eggs.

Protein Smoothie

One of the quickest, easiest, and least filling ways to get your daily fix of energy is to blitz a high protein smoothie. Mix up a combination of fruits, oats, natural yogurt and some plant-based protein powder. It fires you up without bloating.

The post Energizing Breakfasts to Get You Through the Day appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Fortunately, there are loads of breakfast food combinations that can help improve your energy levels throughout the day and boost your body’s nutrition.

Here are some of the best.

Oats and Honey

A bowl of oats is always going to be a good start to your day. They provide slow release energy that can keep you functioning all day long. Have your oats with milk, banana slices, blueberries and a drizzle of honey to top it off. Delicious!

Eggs

Besides oats and wholegrains, there are few foods that can match them for long lasting energy levels. Fortunately, eggs is one of them. You can have them poached, fried, scrambled, boiled, or even as an omelet. It’s your choice. Personally, a winning combination is scrambled eggs on freshly buttered toast, seasoned with salt and lots of black pepper.

Fruit Salad with Natural Yogurt

Packed full of all kinds of vitamins and minerals, natural sugars and probiotics, this is a lighter option that still packs quite a punch. Mix together a combination of your favorite fruits and add a dollop of creamy unsweetened natural yogurt on top. The texture and bitterness of the yogurt complements the soft and sweet fruit. If you like, drizzle a little honey on it as well.

The post Nutritious Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Day appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Poached

Poached eggs are fantastic on toast or in a salad. They are boiled in water without their shells to make a firm white body with a runny yolk. Add some salt and pepper, and you have yourself a delicious start to the day.

Soft Boiled

Another classic technique for preparing your eggs is to soft boil them. Add the eggs to boiling water for around two minutes, and then serve in their shells. The egg white should have a gooey consistency and the yolk should be runny. Dip in slices of toast and enjoy!

Scrambled

If you prefer your eggs without a runny yolk, try scrambling them. Mix the egg white and yoke together and fry over a gentle heat. Scrambled eggs are best served on toast or with sausages and tomato.

Omelet

If you are looking for something a bit more substantial, a great option is an omelet. Fry whisked egg until its firm, and add your pick of toppings.

Fried

The easiest and quickest way to prepare your eggs is to fry them in olive oil. Just break your eggs directly onto a heated pan and cook them until they go white.

The post 5 Ways to Cook Your Eggs in the Morning appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Although making hard-boiled eggs in your Instant Pot may not necessarily save any cooking time, the eggs come out especially easy to peel.

Cheesecake

Delicious cheesecakes can be made from start to finish in your very own electric pressure cooker. The result is a wonderfully decadent and moist cake.

Popcorn

Prepare for the perfect movie night by making popcorn in the Instant Pot. This is a much cheaper, quicker, and healthier take on the classic microwave popcorn.

A Whole Chicken

Yes, a whole chicken will indeed fit in your average-sized Instant Pot! No more dry, tasteless meals: Instant Pot chicken will totally upgrade your weeknight dinner game.

Cottage Cheese

Homemade cottage cheese is naturally creamy. Also, it’s free of all the nasty additives some packaged cottage cheeses contain. It may seem intimidating to make your own cheese, but the Instant Pot makes it simple.

The post Things You Didn’t Know You Could Make In Your Instant Pot appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Starting the day right is very important, so instead of having donuts, pastry, or bacon for breakfast, you can switch it up with a pumpkin smoothie. You’ll love this smoothie so much that you’ll start making it often. Let’s not forget to mention that it has a low sugar content.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1 scoop of protein powder
• 1 cup of frozen pumpkin puree
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tablespoons of liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave)
• 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower florets
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon of nut butter

Instructions:

1. There is nothing easier and simpler than making a smoothie. All you need to do is get your blender.
2. Fill it with the pumpkin puree, cauliflower florets, milk, sweetener, nut butter, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Start pulsing until you get a smooth consistency.
4. If you need to, add more milk or water to make the pumpkin smoothie.
5. Once you’re done, pour it in a glass and enjoy!

The post Fall is the Best Season For Pumpkin Smoothies appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

To prepare this quinoa porridge you will need:

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 1/4 cups almond milk
2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

The quinoa has to be rinsed and drained before use. When it comes to the almond milk, you can always do other alternatives such as water, hazelnut milk, regular whole milk and more.

How To Make It:

First, grab a saucepan and turn on the oven on medium heat.

Start by heating the coconut oil in the pan. Then, add the quinoa and stir it constantly. This should take around two minutes. This is when you should start adding the coconut milk, or your preferred alternative. Also, add the salt. The heat should be at medium-high when you’re doing this.

Once it’s all done, reduce it to medium-low and cover the pan for around 20 minutes.

Remove it from the heat and leave it covered for 5 more minutes.

You can always add some stevia for a sweeter taste. Serve it with fruits, nuts or literally anything that you like. This delicious quinoa porridge will take 10 minutes of your time.

The post Get A Strong Morning Start With Quinoa Porridge appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Have you ever thought about which are the healthiest ingredients to include in a smoothie? Well, we’ve got the recipe on how to make the healthiest smoothie in the world.

Leafy Greens

Broccoli, avocado, kale, spinach are just a part of the leafy greens you should include in your recipe. They might not be the most delicious ones, but they will definitely keep you strong and energetic. To make things more delicious you can always add some strawberries, bananas or other fruits to your liking. Honey and cinnamon are also super delicious and will bring a special flavor.

Seeds

When it comes to seeds, you can get creative and decorate your smoothie with a number of choices. Chia, flax, sesame seeds are all super-healthy. Chia seeds are considered to be a super-food and will perfectly blend with all of the other ingredients. Flax seeds, on the other hand, are rich in fiber that will keep you full for quite a while.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjKgn3pHD0n/

The post The Healthiest Smoothie In The World appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Chia Pudding

Chia is a superfood that everyone needs in their life. It will really boost your energy levels in the morning and get you going. You can experiment with milk, water, add fruits, oats and much more. You’ll end up having a delicious and healthy breakfast.

Pancakes

Pancakes can be very healthy if you have the right recipe. Banana, oatmeal, almond milk are just a part of the ingredients you can use for delicious breakfast treats.

Healthy Smoothie

Another great and fast idea for a good breakfast is a smoothie. This is the best option for busy people. You can mix and match vegetables, fruit, nuts, and everything that works for you. Green smoothies are the healthiest ones, so make sure you drink some of those once in a while.

Eggs

Nothing beats eggs for breakfast. They are so versatile, that you can find a different way to prepare them every day. Whether it’s an avocado toast, or you have them hard-boiled, it will be both healthy and tasty.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYikM70H8Xc/

The post Healthy Breakfast Ideas You Need In Your Life appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

It’s called the most important meal of the day for a reason. Not eating breakfast can increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

adding fruits

The easiest way to add instant health to your breakfast is by adding fruit. Fruit has fiber and essential vitamins and minerals that make you less likely to overindulge during lunch. Sprinkle some raspberries and blueberries on some greek yogurt or oatmeal and you’re good to go!

Everyone loves smoothies, but you have to do one important thing if you’re going to make it a healthy breakfast smoothie and not just a yummy treat. Adding veggies is essential, and they’ll give you a better energy boost than any sugar rush could.

Is My Coffee Addiction Healthy?

As it turns out, coffee is actually a great way to kick off your day. As long as you limit it to one to two cups a day, coffee can actually limit the risk of Alzheimer’s and heart disease. If coffee has a little too much zap for you, tea is always a great option. The antioxidants help fight cancer and support a healthy immune system.

The post The Secret To A Healthy Breakfast appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.