Dr Clare Bailey Mosley graced BBC Morning Live this week. She offered up some culinary inspiration to TV viewers as people try to avoid breaking those healthy lifestyle resolutions so soon into the new year.
The wellness expert, who frequently provides advice on wellbeing, showcased a quick and nutritious omelette recipe that’s anything but dull. Featuring a delectable mix of fillings, it could even become a staple in your breakfast repertoire.
Dr Bailey, widow of the beloved Dr Michael Mosley, is celebrated for advocating nutrition as a means to lower blood sugar and combat Type 2 diabetes. Presenting her recipe, she highlighted its rich flavour profile and health benefits, including protein and good fats.
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According to the Express, the ingredients for this protein-packed morning delight are simple. Dr Bailey touts it as the “perfect way to start the day”:
- 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
BBC Morning Live’s Instagram offered a detailed tutorial on how to prepare the dish.
Begin by sautéing onions in olive oil for around two minutes.
Next, pour in whisked eggs seasoned with a touch of black pepper. After half a minute, use a spatula to gently pull the egg from the edges towards the centre of the pan.
Once the omelette starts to set, sprinkle over your chorizo, cheese, and green vegetables. In just two minutes, you can fold and serve this hearty meal.
Eggs, known for their high protein content with a single egg providing about 7g, means that an omelette can offer a whopping 28g per serving. This protein-packed meal could help you fend off mid-morning snack cravings as protein is known to reduce ghrelin levels, the hormone that signals hunger to your brain.
Eggs are also chock-full of essential vitamins A, D, and E, along with a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids. While it’s not recommended to eat large quantities of chorizo due to its high fat and sodium content, reports Surrey Live, the processed meat does have some health benefits.
It’s a reliable source of protein and provides essential B vitamins like B1 and B12, which aid in improving iron absorption and consequently help replenish red blood cells.
For a nutritious afternoon snack, why not give Dr Bailey’s ‘healthy’ brownies a go that are ‘packed with nutrients’. She also whipped up some sweet superfood muffins on BBC Morning Live this week.