The saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is 💯 percent true. A healthy breakfast nourishes your body with essential vitamins and minerals. It jumpstarts your metabolism, gives you energy, and boosts your mental health. We made this amazing Caprese Breakfast Sandwich with farmer cheese for extra muscle-building protein and a boost of gut-healthy #probiotics. This #ToastTuesday recipe is an egg-cellent start to your day. 🥚
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With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school age years. In addition, kefir made from whole fat milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = a Healthy You
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Prep Time: 10-15 mins Servings: 1 - 2Ingredients
- 1 English muffin
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 2-4 tbsp of Farmer Cheese
- 1-2 tomato slices
- 1/2 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 fried egg
- 2-3 slices of prosciutto
- 3-5 fresh basil leaves (leave whole, remove stem)
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning
- olive oil, for English muffins
Directions
- Toast the English muffins.
- Drizzle one-half of the English muffin with olive oil.
- Spread 2-4 tablespoons of the farmer cheese and layer with sliced avocado, tomato slices, balsamic glaze, salt, pepper, prosciutto, and egg.
- Sprinkle with fresh torn pieces of basil leaves.
- Top with the other English muffin half.
- Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
