If you’re on the hunt for a healthier breakfast option, why not take a leaf out of the book of someone with an in-depth understanding of the human body?
Dr Amir Khan, who is well-known for offering medical advice on ITV shows such as Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, as well as online, has revealed his go-to morning meal in his latest TikTok video. “This is what I have for breakfast most mornings,” the GP began in a new clip.
Filming from his own kitchen, Dr Khan began by pouring porridge oats into a bowl, followed by chia seeds for their Omega-3 benefits. He then added further Omega-3 content in the form of crumbled walnuts, almonds which are “good for the brain”, and sliced bananas that are “high in potassium and fibre”.
Continuing with his nutritious breakfast creation, the NHS GP included a dollop of peanut butter before introducing the star ingredient – cinnamon, which he hails as having “lots of medicinal properties”. “More importantly, it tastes lush,” he joked.
To finish off his meal, the GP poured in hot almond milk, gave it a stir and declared it ready to eat. “Delicious,” he said. “After that I eat my fruit.” He then displayed a plate filled with kiwi, melon, pear, banana and orange, praising: “Loads of fibre – and then I wash it down with a good old cup of Yorkshire Tea.”
One of Dr Khan’s followers complimented in response: “Your cheery approach to everything you do is wonderful,” adding, “Thank you for everything.” Another shared their own breakfast choice, meanwhile: “Porridge, chia seeds, blueberries, raspberries, milk, sometimes a spoonful of Greek fat free yoghurt on top – all I eat every day.”
A third chimed in with a revelation: “After 60 years of saying I don’t like porridge, I now eat it most mornings made with water, raspberries and blueberries and 1 tsp of peanut better.”
Whilst a fourth detailed their extensive breakfast mix: “Porridge with chia, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, mixed nuts, Linwood’s Ground Mix, bananas, frozen blueberries and dark cherries, grated apple, sultanas, kefir yoghurt and milk.” That prompted Dr Khan to exclaim: “Now that’s a good one!”
Healthline also highlights the virtues of cinnamon, noting on its website: “Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. Some research suggests that it may help you manage blood sugars, protect against heart disease, and reduce inflammation.”
The site further explains: “One study found that cinnamon supplementation could significantly increase antioxidant levels in the blood while reducing levels of markers used to measure inflammation, such as C-reactive protein. In fact, the antioxidant effects of cinnamon are so powerful that it can even be used as a natural food preservative.”