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liver-healthy breakfasts

liver-healthy breakfasts
The first meal of the day is very important for the body to function optimally, so it is important to have healthy and nutritious breakfasts.

Breakfast is often one of the most important meals of the day when it comes to maintaining a balanced diet for the liver, particularly for patients with liver disease or conditions such as fatty liver disease.

However, it is also very easy to consume high-calorie, nutrient-poor breakfasts because of the popular belief that commercial cereals, instant foods and even desserts are healthy breakfasts.

In this article you will find four easy-to-prepare, nutrient-packed healthy breakfast recipes that you can prepare in no time. They also use ingredients that are good for the liver and full of nutrients needed by the body.

Vegan foods are packed with liver-healthy nutrients

Vegan Waffles

Vegan food, although not mandatory, is usually very beneficial for patients with liver conditions because they usually contain a higher concentration of nutrients and include a variety of plant foods full of vitamins and minerals.

This recipe is perfect to start the day with a sweet touch and when accompanied with a variety of fruits, particularly red fruits and critics that are beneficial for the liver. To make this recipe gluten-free and even better for your liver, we recommend replacing the refined wheat flour with oat flour or coconut flour.

You can see the complete recipe here.

Eggs are an excellent source of healthy fats and protein in the morning.

Eggs cooked in sweet potato baskets

Eggs are one of the best sources of protein to eat for breakfast. Egg whites in particular are low in calories and generate a feeling of satiety that lasts all morning. The yolks, on the other hand, contain healthy fats, although they also contain cholesterol, so they should be consumed in moderation.

The other component of this recipe is sweet potatoes, an excellent substitute for potatoes because of their low glycemic content.

This is an ideal recipe to prepare in advance and enjoy at any time, not only for breakfast.

You can see the complete recipe here.

Pancakes are a popular breakfast around the world and can be made in a healthy way

Gluten-free banana pancakes

Pancakes tend to be one of the most popular morning meals and are such a versatile recipe that they can easily be turned into healthy breakfasts with just a few adjustments.

This recipe eliminates wheat flour and uses bananas as the main source of sugar and starch. In addition, just like waffles, it can be accompanied with other fruits, making it a healthier breakfast. In this case, blueberries, which have proven to be beneficial for the liver, were used as a complement.

You can see the complete recipe here.

Muffins are a quick and easy breakfast that can also be healthy

Flourless banana muffins

Muffins are often perfect breakfasts for people whose mornings are rushed. This is a simple, healthy recipe that can be made in quantity for a quick breakfast on the way to work.

This recipe uses oat or quinoa flour as a substitute for wheat flour, and combines peanut butter and white beans, which contain a dose of healthy fats and good quality protein, as well as valuable nutrients.

You can see the complete recipe here.

All these healthy breakfasts can be customized according to your tastes and needs. It is always important to follow the recommendations of a physician or nutritionist when it comes to modifying the diet of patients with liver disease and other chronic conditions.

Verónica Guillén, writer

Content Intern Fundahígado América

Eugenia Jiménez Alvarez, proofreading

Assistant to the Fundahigado América coordination

Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences

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