Kicking the day off properly is crucial in the morning, you should always start with a healthy but rich and tasty breakfast! Indeed when we wake up our body needs energy to be effective.
For a definitely tasty meal that is also rich in nutrients the answer is a savoury breakfast: it has always been a favourite in various parts of the world and it is becoming a welcome habit also in Italy.
A healthy and balanced breakfast is the key to make your whole day productive and have the physical and mental energy you need to face the busy life we all lead.
The importance of breakfast
And speaking of breakfast, although it is common knowledge that it’s the most important meal of the day, far too many people, for haste, laziness or by habit just quickly scarf down some food with a cup of coffee. There are also those who prefer skipping breakfast: nothing could be more wrong!
It’s an unreplaceable meal: a healthy and nourishing breakfast helps boost and speed up the metabolism. Eating a rich and balanced meal in the morning gives you all the energy you need to have a dynamic day.
What to eat?You should choose food that is rich in vitamins , minerals and fiber, that gives you a real boost and a longer sensation of fullness and doesn’t strain the digestive system.
The benefits of a savoury breakfast
The so-very-Italian habit of “cappuccino and brioche” isn’t always the right choice in terms of nutrition. It’s an exception to the rule to be made occasionally, but in daily life you should eat a balanced diet.
For breakfast you should choose proteins and the healthy carbs of fruit and avoid refined sugar.
For a definitely tasty meal that is also rich in nutrients the answer is a savoury breakfast: it has always been a favourite in various parts of the world and it is becoming a welcome habit also in Italy.
Who is savoury breakfast recommended for?
Savoury breakfast is recommnended for everyone, starting from athletes: the right mix of proteins, carbs and fats enables athletes to exercise without adding weight
A savoury meal is perfect for students and for who needs extra energy to face a day of work: the nutrients of a savoury breakfast are precious to improve attention, focus and active participation, to enhance physical endurance and attention and memory skills.
A savoury breakfast is suitable for all those who need to control their blood sugar because it avoids the sugar intake.
And it is finally perfect for those who wish to keep tabs on their fitness: a morning meal based on proteins helps reduce appetite throughout the day and you don’t arrive starving at lunchtime.
Why choose San Daniele DOP for breakfast?
In a healthy and balanced savoury breakfast Prosciutto di San Daniele is the perfect ingredient. It mainly consists of proteins and it ensures a quick digestibility.
San Daniele DOP provides the body with a valuable vitamin content, especially those of group B (particularly B1, B2 and B3): these help to activate the metabolism. It contains minerals such as iron, phosporus,magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc, essential for those who will have a mentally demanding day and will have to be focused at school for example.
Prosciutto di San Daniele also provides saturated and unsaturated fats required to meet daily energy needs.
Last but not least this excellent food contains no preservatives,nitrites or nitrates: it is therefore far healthier than packaged and ultra processed foods.
A few ideas to enjoy Prosciutto in the early morning
In addition to the classic sandwich with Prosciutto di San Daniele – the perfect healthy snack for any time of the day– you may choose a simplee toasted sandwich with vegetables and robiola cheese, obviously tastier with San Daniele.
There are other simple recipes you can enjoy for breakfast such as the savoury muffins with Prosciutto di San Daniele (kids love them!). The flatbread with radicchio, Prosciutto di San Daniele, stracchino cheese and hazelnuts is really delicious, and also the puff pastry braid filled with stracchino cheese, rocket salad and San Daniele is very quick and easy to make.