Raspberries
Tiny, yet bursting with flavour, raspberries are an easy add-on to so many different types of breakfast, from smoothies to oatmeal to yoghurt or even nut-butter topped toast.
“Raspberries are small powerhouses of diverse phytonutrients, and because we eat the fruit whole (skin and seeds), the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients are easily obtained,” Wyosnick says. “Like most fruits, raspberries are also a great source of vitamin C and fibre.”
A one-cup serving of raspberries contains about eight grams of fiber and 64 calories.04of 09
Pomegranate Seeds
For a fruit that many people overlook, pomegranate seeds are loaded with nutritional benefits. “These ruby, jewel-like seeds are rich sources of antioxidant polyphenols called anthocyanins that can help protect replicating cells against free radical damage, and have been studied as means of preventing prostate, colon, lung and breast cancer,” Wyosnick says. “Pomegranate seeds are unique as an edible seed and contain much more concentrated levels of antioxidants than equivalent servings of fruit.”
Beyond antioxidants, pomegranate is a solid source of vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, fibre, and folate. For a tasty and nutritious breakfast, add a half-cup of pomegranate seeds to a bowl of yoghurt or oatmeal.05of 09
Blueberries
With nearly four grams of fibre in a one-cup serving, blueberries are a great fruit to eat in the morning. Blueberries come with more benefits than fibre—they also contain vitamin C, manganese, and “phytonutrients called polyphenols which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can contribute to heart health and a reduction of other chronic diseases,” Young says. For a filling breakfast, load up your oatmeal with a cup of blueberries
Source: Byrdie.com