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Whole Grains
what to eat for breakfastMARIA SHUMOVAGETTY
Whole grains contain antioxidants that protect your tissues from harmful inflammation. Plus, they’re loaded with minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron — important building blocks for a strong immune system and healthy heart. The B vitamins found in whole grains also help your body convert food into energy.

You can choose anything from quinoa to farro, buckwheat groats to millet as a base layer of a breakfast bowl and layer it with savory ingredients (eggs! nuts! lox!) or sweet additions (almond milk! honey!). And, yes, bread can be part of a balanced breakfast: Select a 100% whole-grain or 100% whole-wheat loaf.

A simple stir fry never fails, especially when there’s fresh Mediterranean flavors involved. Plus, you can always use this recipe as a base and add more veggies if you’d like!