Heart-healthy breakfast recipes

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Incorporating wholegrains into your breakfast can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Here's why:

• Nutritional benefits: Wholegrains contain essential nutrients like dietary fibre, vitamins B and E, and minerals.

• Less processing: Compared to refined grains, wholegrains undergo less processing, retaining more of their natural goodness.

• Heart health: Research shows that 2–4 servings of wholegrains per day can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 40%.

Tips for making your breakfast more heart-healthy:

• Watch out for added sugars: Be mindful of hidden sugars in breakfast cereals and opt for low-sugar options where possible.

• Choose wholegrain: Swap white bread for wholemeal or wholehgrain varieties for added fibre and nutrients.

• Read labels: Look for products labeled "wholegrain" or "wholemeal" to ensure you're making heart-healthy choices.

What does one serving of grains look like?

• Cooked porridge: ½ cup (120g)

• Wheat cereal flakes: ⅔ cup (30g)

• Muesli: ¼ cup (30g)

• Dry rolled oats: ½ cup (45g)

Whether you prefer sweet or savoury breakfast ideas, we have a selection of heart-healthy brekkie options for you below. Try our a savoury breakfast slice made with brown rice, protein-rich eggs and cottage cheese or sweet apple and vanilla bean porridge topped with toasted seeds and nuts.