Dr Clare Bailey Mosley appeared on BBC Morning Live this week with some meal inspiration as people continue to stick with healthy lifestyle changes in the new year. The expert regularly shares tips to help improve wellbeing.
She demonstrated how to create a scrumptious yet healthy omelette that takes only minutes to whip up. It’s far from bland – with a tasty combination of fillings that will keep this firmly in your rotation of go-to morning meals.
Dr Bailey is the wife of the late Dr Michael Mosley. She is known for her commitment to nutrition as a route to reducing blood sugar levels and tackling Type 2 diabetes,
Sharing the recipe, she says it is brimming with both taste and nourishment – including protein and healthy fats. For those keen to whip up this protein-rich breakfast treat, the ingredients are straightforward, reports the Express. You’ll need:
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, peeled and finely diced
- 4 free-range eggs
- 30g cured chorizo, diced
- 30g cheddar, grated
- 30g cooked or leftover greens
- Sauerkraut, to be served on the side
Dr Bailey claims it is the “perfect way to start the day.” BBC Morning Live’s Instagram shared a step-by-step guide describing how to cook everything.
First, cook your onions in a pan with the olive oil for about two minutes. Then, add the beaten eggs with a hint of black pepper to the pan.
Using a spatula, bring the egg towards the middle pan after letting the mixture settle for 30 seconds. As the omelette firms up, scatter your chorizo, cheese and green veggies on top. After two minutes, you’re ready to fold and serve this satisfying creation.
Eggs are known as rich protein sources with a single egg offering about 7g. This means the omelette stacks up an impressive 28g per serving.
Eggs are your main omelette ingredient – granting lots of protein first thing in the morning
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Packing in the protein should help you fight off cravings to snack for the rest of the morning because protein can help reduce ghrelin levels, a hormone that tells your brain that you’re hungry. Eggs also come densely packed with vital vitamins A, D, and E as well as a good measure of omega-3 fatty acids too.
Although it’s not advisable to consume large amounts of chorizo due to its high fat and sodium content, the processed meat does offer some health benefits. It’s a solid source of protein and supplies essential B vitamins such as B1 and B12. These vitamins aid in improving iron absorption, which subsequently helps replenish red blood cells.
For an afternoon treat, why not try Dr Bailey’s ‘healthy’ brownies that are ‘packed with nutrients’. She also prepared some sweet superfood muffins on BBC Morning Live as part of her appearances this week.