Eight healthy foods you must ear with your bacon

Eight healthy foods you must ear with your bacon

Gather around everyone I’ve got a new meal plan for you did you know that the average American consumes 18 pounds of bacon a year that's both delicious and kind of gross delicious because it's bacon and gross because well just four thin slices can equal up to 20 of your daily recommended sodium not just that bacon is packed with fat studies have linked it with heart disease and even cancer but that doesn't mean you can't have it if you're going to choose a healthy side food to eat it with maybe some avocado perhaps a banana just what kind of eggs are the best let's talk about 8 healthy foods you can eat with your bacon number 1. avocados may not seem like a fitting side to bacon but they are trust me it's quite normal to eat fruit with bacon, in general, this is often why you're offered a choice of fruit when eating breakfast at a diner but given the current quarantine your diner options are rather thin these days is there avocado in your kitchen if not put that mask on and head out to the grocery store when you eat avocado you're consuming a gold mine of delicious nutrients think about this eating just half a medium avocado gives you 8 of your daily potassium, as well as 18 of your daily fiber, is a great way to lose weight it makes you feel full for a longer period so you won't be as hungry throughout the day it also reduces your cholesterol and blood sugar levels a regular fiber the diet increases the number of good bacteria in your gut this will provide a balance to the high amount of salt and cholesterol you'll be eating with your bacon keep this in mind the next time your server gives you fruit options with breakfast number 2.

 Banana sticking with our theme of fruit a few slices of banana are a tasty and healthy choice to go with your bacon one a medium banana is around 105 calories it also carries 3 grams of dietary fiber and 10 milligrams of vitamin c vitamin c helps you build your immune system repairing important tissues

healing wounds and maintaining your bones on top of that this fruit also carries a ton of vitamin b6 the same medium-sized banana holds 33 of your daily b6 intake this the nutrient is known to improve your mental health I’m talking about anxiety and depression b6 also goes to battle with brain diseases like Alzheimer’s aside from these benefits bananas also improve your digestion and balances out your blood sugar levels its fiber content helps you lose weight while you're browsing through the fruit section of the grocery store you might want to grab some are you finding this video interesting so far don't forget to subscribe to our channel remember to hit that like button and ring the notification bell to stay up to date on all of our great bestie content number three broccoli let's move over to vegetables for a minute if you're looking to get a little crazy with your breakfast have some broccoli with your bacon meal okay it's not that crazy but outside of the box for sure now I don't mean you need to eat broccoli while you're having your bacon at the same time I mean who wants to mix that taste but broccoli might be something good to munch on afterward a cup of chopped broccoli is just 31 calories as for its nutrients I mean where do I begin broccoli is packed with fiber potassium and vitamin a but where it really sticks out is with the vitamin c this same cup of broccoli has over 80 milligrams that's 90 of your daily vitamin c intake the antioxidants present in broccoli fight against free radicals this prevents your body from deteriorating it'll also improve your digestion increase the health of your heart and keep you from getting certain cancers aside from eating bacon and broccoli separate there are several different recipes that combine both foods in a delicious way I might add take a broccoli salad for example which is complete with bacon bits garlic and parmesan cheese if you do happen to choose broccoli to remember to try avoid boiling it the heat will strip away a lot of the nutrients try steaming it instead this keeps the nutrients preserved making every bite worthwhile number four eggs you are going to see this on the list sooner or later bacon and eggs are almost inseparable you'll never hear one mentioned without the other the question is out of a million egg recipes out there which one's the healthiest well there's not really one answer but if you're looking for the best way to eat them you should probably go with either boiled or poached boiled eggs are made inside of their shell in hot water while poached eggs are made in cooler water this cooking process doesn't add unnecessary calories like it does for scrambled eggs for omelets with those recipes people often add ingredients like milk and cheese eggs are generally low calorie just one pack six grams of protein but a general rule of eating any type of egg is that you want to watch your cholesterol plain and simple number five green tea all right I'm cheating on this one I know it's not a food but it's still important to mention green tea is a fantastic morning beverage it's a decent addition to your bacon and eggs you want something that flushes out a bit of that sodium but wait there are more green tea assists with weight loss studies have shown that the drink can increase the number of calories burned by four percent aside from bringing down your calorie count green tea also improves brain function heart disease and type 2 diabetes one piece of research suggested that people who ate five or more cups a day have a reduced mortality rate specifically the rate is 23 percent lower in women and 12 percent lower in men pour yourself a cup and enjoy before we continue are you concerned about the overall state of your health your brain health is crucial to living to check out our latest video discussing nine daily habits that will cause Alzheimer’s disease now back to our discussion on healthy foods you can eat with bacon number six oatmeal when was the last time you ate oatmeal it's often a forgotten favorite from many people's childhoods a side of oatmeal is terrific for your bacon and eggs mind you it might be a calorie-heavy breakfast but think about all the nutrients you'll be receiving a cup of regular oatmeal is 145 calories it holds up to 10 percent of your recommended iron for the day not to mention 13 of your daily fiber oatmeal is also rich in antioxidants it lends itself to weight loss due to its high fiber, a nice side of oatmeal in the morning is promising if you're trying to lower your cholesterol and blood sugar and if you're looking for a way to improve the health of your skin oatmeal is the way to go so try a bowl given our tendency to eat food on the go it may have been a while since you've had it number 7.

Greek yogurt speaking of spoon-fed items to go with your bacon Greek yogurt can be overlooked a single serving contains roughly 14 grams of protein this will reduce your feelings of hunger later in the day its hormones will help you feel full protein can also maintain your bones muscles blood skin and hair regular protein consumption provides your body with much-needed energy your cells will receive new oxygen allowing them to breathe the probiotics in Greek yogurt will improve any pain you may be feeling boosting the immune system and curing the stomach problems I don't mean to get graphic but this is good news if you've been having serious diarrhea lately the healthy potassium intake of Greek yogurt balances out any sodium you've had to remember you're sometimes eating 20 percent of your daily sodium from one bacon meal number eight blueberries this is another nutrient jackpot a side order of blueberries taste just right after a salty bacon meal a cup of blueberries is around 83 calories there are almost 4 grams of fiber in there as well not to mention vitamin c content around 14 milligrams blueberries are among the foods with the highest antioxidants when they clash against free radicals your cells are given that special boost as a result of your risk of diseases like cancer will reduce blueberries can also decrease signs of aging they prevent heart disease too and on top of it all they'll even improve your brain function a study from 2009 showed that the antioxidants in blueberries directly benefit areas of the brain responsible for intelligence you're not limited to a single bowl of raw blueberries this fruit goes well with several different meals, not just bacon how about sprinkling some in your oatmeal, if you ever have the chance to go blueberry picking take your grandfather up on that offer do you like bacon would you consider any of these side foods to eat with your breakfast let us know in the comments below we'd love to hear from you enjoyed this.