The Simplicity of a Healthy Breakfast

We all know how important breakfast is. In my opinion, it can make or break your entire day. But sometimes it's hard to find the time to fit in a large & healthy breakfast. I mean, let's be honest: hair & makeup are obviously more important than breakfast, at least in my life. But what I love about Quaker Oats products is that they have the perfect balance of nutrients, quality, and price. They take so little time (if any) to prepare and eat, yet somehow will fill you up and make getting through your long day that much easier. Today I'm going to tell you some of my favourite grab and go breakfast items.


My first and foremost favourite product of Quaker Oats are the oatmeal squares. These are perfect if you have only a short amount of spare time. All you do is pour some milk, and some cereal. If you're like me and don't drink milk, you can easily use a milk substitute (like almond milk or soy milk), or skip the liquid altogether. I am literally in love with these. I bring a baggie of this pretty much every few weeks to school and it lasts throughout the day (even my friends love it!).

My second suggestion is oatmeal. I've always been a bit intimidated by oatmeal, and hadn't really given it a chance until this past summer, and then I literally fell in love with it. I like the consistency to be really thick, which is perfect if you're making oatmeal bites (click for recipe). Another great way to top it off is by adding a bit of chopped fruit. Not only does it give great flavour, but you also get a variety of vitamins.


My last breakfast item is the granola bars. They come in so many different flavours, there has to be at least one that you will find you  love as much as I do. To me, these are more of a treat, but still have a basic serving of grains. I also bring these to school as a snack, and they actually fill me up enough to tide me over until lunch (which is a huge step for me considering I'm always eating). Granola is most definitely a HUGE part of my life, and I am proud to say that I support these bars.


BONUS:Not necessarily a breakfast meal, but the rice cakes are perfect. It's like a healthier alternative to popcorn. When I was really struggling with my eating disorder, I lived off of these since they only have 35 calories per piece (which is big enough to be about 2-3 cups). A great way to spice this up is by adding some peanut butter (or sunbutter), cheese, or have it with a side of veggies. And if plain isn't your style, you can choose from other flavours like caramel corn, chocolate, cheddar, or apple cinnamon.

The Quaker products range from $2.50 to $4.88 in stores; or you can even order them in bulk to stock up! Whichever item(s) you choose, remember to start off your morning on the right foot by eating a big and healthy breakfast everyday!

New-found "Healthy Lifestyle"?

If you're anything like me, you love getting a lot for your money. And being on this new found "healthy lifestyle" challenge, it's hard to find a good drink that's low in sugar but still hydrates you. On a recent visit to the store, wandering aimlessly through the isles, I stumbled across the beverage section. I love soda, but the amount of sugar in each serving is ridiculous. Since that was out of the question I moved on to bubble water. See, I've only tried the brand H2OH! before, and it didn't quite fit well for me. However, I did spot something else, La Criox.


La Criox has been getting a lot of attention lately, and being curious as to why, I decided to get a bottle of the Cran-Raspberry flavour. And because it is calorie free, sweetener free, and sodium free, I am happy to say that I am in love with it. I have gone back to get more, and decided to try a different flavour this time. The peach-pear one has to be my favourite, although the lemon, lime, and cran-raspberry are amazing as well. And the best part is, there's no sugar in bubble water.

If there is one thing that I could suggest to you, it would be this. They taste better than soda, and they're better for you. La Croix has an incredible variety of flavours, and they're really affordable (They were selling a liter bottle for $1!). I've stocked up on a few of these, and they last quite a long time. But don't take my word for it, go out and try it yourself!