Peanut Butter Banana Chai Seed Toast

Peanut Butter Banana Chai Seed Toast

Here is an idea for a healthy, filling and protein packed breakfast! (Or great for a pre or post-workout snack!

Peanut Butter Banana Chai Seed Toast:

Spread 1 slice of multi-grain toast (I like Ezekiel sprouted 7 grain bread) with 1 tbsp natural peanut butter. Top with 1/2 banana, sliced and sprinkle with chai seeds. Yummy! 

Calories PB Banana Chai Seed Toast via Fit Tracker

*Tip on Peanut Butter - It is VERY important to measure your peanut butter. While peanut butter is very good for you, it is LOADED with calories. Just 1 tbsp of peanut butter has about 100 calories!! Also, not all peanut butters are created equally. A normal jar of jif is packed with sugar and hydrogenated oils. Read the label when choosing peanut butter. I use Smuckers Natural Creamy Peanut Butter. It contains ONE ingredient: Peanuts. If you don't like the texture of this, you can find natural peanut butters that contain only peanuts, coconut or palm oil and sea salt. This is definitely a healthier pick as well. However, there are some brands of peanut butter that say 'natural' that still contain sugars and extra oil. Be sure to read the labels, I cannot stress this enough! 

Why you should drink LEMON WATER

Why you should drink LEMON WATER

#1. Your Immune System. It is full of Vitamin C that gives your immune system a boost!

#2. Potassium! Lemon water is full of potassium, which is good for you muscles as well as heart health and brain and nerve function!

#3. Cleanse. Helps flush your system of toxins by enhancing enzyme function and stimulating your liver!

#4. Your mouth. Helps with toothaches, gingivitis and and freshen your breath!

#5. Your Tummy. Aids digestion and helps with heartburn, bloating and burping!

#6. Weight Loss! Lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps combat cravings. 

#7. Reducing inflammation. If used regularly, lemon reduced the level of acidity in your body and removes uric acid in your joints, which is a main cause of inflammation!

#8. Your skin. Lemons are full of antioxidants, which help decrease blemishes and wrinkles!

#9. Helps fight infections. Warm lemon water is not only soothing for a sore throat, but also helps fight viral infections. (Not to mention the immune system boost mentioned above!)

#10. Energy and mood enhancement! Lemon gives you an energy boost and helps reduce anxiety and depression! 

*Tip- while I like my lemon water iced, the health benefits are increased when drinking it with WARM water. (Try adding it to hot tea!)