Breakfast Burrito
There are few Mexican dishes more popular than the burrito, which consists of a wrapped wheat flour tortilla stuffed with delicious meats and vegetables and then baked. Although burritos are typically served for lunch or dinner, they can also make for an excellent breakfast meal.
Try stuffing your whole wheat tortilla with eggs and vegetables, including green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. For added flavor, add cheddar cheese and hot sauce. In any case, you’ll be getting a meal that’s high in fiber and protein and low in fat.

BLT
The BLT—or bacon, lettuce and tomato—sandwich is one of the most iconic and delicious breakfast options. But you don’t have to limit your fruit and veggie additions to just lettuce and tomato. Instead, try adding avocado, mushrooms, and green or red peppers to increase the amount of vegetables (and fiber) you consume.
To cut back on fat and calories, limit the bacon to two slices while upping the variety of vegetables. You might also consider using whole wheat bread instead of white bread for your toast.

Salad
There’s no rule stating that you can only enjoy a healthy, veggie-rich salad at lunch or dinner. In fact, the early morning is the perfect time to consume a variety of fiber-dense vegetables. It’s the perfect start to your day!
So try slicing cucumbers, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli and any other vegetables you have on hand before tossing them in coconut or extra-virgin olive oil. For added flavor, throw in salt, turmeric, cayenne, or another spice. You could also increase your protein intake by adding sliced hard-boiled eggs, bacon bits, or cheese.

Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE
Julie Ching is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator in Los Angeles. She decided to become a Dietitian after traveling through Europe, South America, and Asia and discovered a passion for food. She now works with people of all ages and varying disease states to improve their health. She is passionate about teaching people about nutrition so they can live their best life while still considering their cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.