It sounds cliche, but there are several reasons why breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. It replenishes your body’s glucose levels, helps stabilize your weight, reduces your risk for illnesses, and boosts your brainpower.
That said, with how busy we are in our online jobs, we often skip out on breakfast. But by doing so, we miss out on the many benefits of eating breakfast, resulting in lowered productivity and an increased likelihood of getting sick.
If only we knew of some quick and easy breakfast meals to try out…
Oh wait, we do! Here are seven of the best breakfast meals for remote workers.
A Warm Cup of Chocolate.
There’s something to be said for a simple cup of hot chocolate. It’s quick, goes well with most other breakfast meals, and it’s surprisingly nutritious.
According to the US National Center for Biotechnology, consuming cocoa lowers your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. In addition to this, it also helps decrease your blood pressure, regulate your weight (no, really), and improve your mood. Talk about a sweet deal.
Another reason why hot chocolate is one of the best breakfast meals for remote workers is that it helps improve brain function. Research shows that the high amounts of flavanols in cocoa help develop new blood vessels and neurons in the parts of the brain related to memory and learning.
So if you’re having trouble remembering or focusing at work, have a cup of cocoa.
Pandesal.
Any discussion regarding the best breakfast for remote workers in the Philippines is incomplete without mentioning pandesal. It can be eaten by itself, or it can also be paired with hotdogs, corned beef, and other fillings.
Besides being delicious, pandesal is also very nutritious, especially if it has malunggay. Pandesal has a low sodium content of only 200 milligrams: ideal for people with kidney disease or hypertension. It also contains iron: which is needed to develop hemoglobin and carrying oxygen from the blood.
So if you’re looking for a cheap, easily accessible, and nutritional breakfast to start your day, pandesal’s a great choice.
Taho.
Another classic Filipino meal you should consider for your first meal of the day is taho. Taho consists of fresh soft or silken tofu, arnibal or caramelized sugar, and sago pearls. It’s usually sold by roaming taho peddlers during the early morning and is best eaten hot (though it’s also quite delicious cold).
Since it’s a soy-based food, taho is a great healthy breakfast meal to start your day. It lessens your risk of developing heart disease and osteoporosis, which is perfect since we usually sit on our chairs all day.
Additionally, taho contains an antioxidant called isoflavones, which helps combat the effects of stress and makes you feel younger.
Oatmeal.
For those looking for a different breakfast, you can try oatmeal. Oatmeal is one of the healthiest breakfast options since it’s packed with dietary fiber and protein. These aid digestion, lessen cholesterol, and improves your blood sugar control.
Besides being a healthy superfood, there are many ways to prepare oatmeal. You can cook it by pouring warm water or milk into a bowl of oats. Or, you can cook it before bedtime and then chill it in your fridge or put it in a slow cooker overnight.
In addition, there are so many flavors of oatmeal to choose from. You can stick with plain oatmeal, or try it in chocolate or vanilla variants, while adding strawberries, bananas, and other fruits.
Various Kinds of Fruits.
Even eating fruits by themselves is a great way to start your day. Fruits like bananas, apples, and strawberries also give you the energy to start your day right.
In addition, citrus fruits like orange, lemon, and grapefruit are excellent sources of Vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and phytonutrients, which help prevent sickness. This is especially vital today since the rainy season is almost here, heralding the cold and fever season anew.
Other fruits that can help keep the doctor away include the ever-reliable apples, blueberries, kiwi, pineapples, and watermelon.
A Bowl of Cereal.
Oh, this one takes me back. During elementary and high school, a bowl of Koko Crunch, Frosties, and Honey Stars was my first meal of the day. Every day. It got to a point where I actually grew tired of eating them…
As I’m writing this article, I think I’m craving a bowl of them again. Not only is a bowl of cereal super convenient to prepare since all you need is to pour them into a bowl of fresh milk, but they also help aid digestion and weight management.
Breakfast Burrito.
Do you love burritos? Like, love them so much you can’t wait for lunch to eat them? Then why not start your day the right way with a healthy burrito?
The main ingredients in breakfast burritos include scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon/sausage, vegetables, and salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla. They are an excellent source of protein, and are a great way to ensure you feel full throughout the day.
One tip for preparing your breakfast burritos, especially if you’re on a tight schedule, is to make these the night before so you can just heat them up upon waking.
Start Your Day Right With the Right Meal.
All great days start with an excellent breakfast. It gives you the energy to do your tasks well and help you remain healthy and avoid disease.
But with so many meals available, which ones should you go for? Why not start with the seven best breakfast meals for remote workers mentioned above? Not only are they satisfying meals, but they’re also quick to make and good for your health.
After finishing breakfast, are you ready to look for online jobs? If yes, then head to Remote Staff. Our jobs list has a wide range of positions that’s regularly updated, so you’ll never run out of options. Good luck, and have a great meal!
