Health Archives - Toronto Lunch and Brunch - Boom Breakfast

Top 10 Reasons You Should Drink Green Tea

kara cheiko — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:27:46 +0000

You don’t have to be a tea nut to see that green tea is the best possible beverage out there. Not only is it perfect to chase away the glooms of winter, it is also extremely good for you. Unlike black tea, green tea avoids the fermentation process, which helps it retain all the good stuff like antioxidants and polyphenols. The end result? Tons and tons of health benefits. Let’s look at a few.

Weight Loss. Yup, now we know we have your attention. Green tea speeds up your metabolism. The polyphenol works to boost levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.
Diabetes. Green tea helps regulate glucose levels , which slows your blood sugar levels from rise after you eat. Thus high insulin spikes don’t happen as often and your food doesn’t directly become fat. Yay!
Heart Disease. Scientists think, green tea works on the lining of blood vessels. it helps keep them relaxed and better able to take on changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against blood clots, which are the main cause of heart attacks.
Esophageal Cancer. It can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it’s also widely thought to kill cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them.
Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant “catechin” in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions
Blood Pressure. Having green tea regularly is thought to reduce risk of high blood pressure.
Depression. Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It apparently has a relaxing and tranquilizing effect on people. Happy feels all around.
Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. Studies even show that green tea helps stop the spread of many diseases.
Skincare. Ladies, look alive. Green tea can also help with wrinkles and the signs of ageing, This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in the tea. Plus, if you shmear green tea on your face after going out in the sun, it can help reduce sun damage. Maybe wait for it to cool down though.

All that being said, one cup won’t do you much good. If you want the tea to help you in any way, you have to drink at least 3-4 cups a day. So the next time you come to Boom Breakfast, the best restaurant in Toronto to enjoy morning tea, we know you’ll be there a while if you order green tea.

The post Top 10 Reasons You Should Drink Green Tea appeared first on Toronto Lunch and Brunch - Boom Breakfast.

Weight Loss Guide for Meat Lovers

kara cheiko — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:41:13 +0000

It’s Bikini Weather in Toronto these days and everyone is getting on the weight loss bandwagon. When we think about weight loss, images of measly salads and weird things made with quinoa are conjured in our minds. There is a shudder at the thought and then the whole idea of losing weight is quickly abandoned. However, our carnivorous friends, there are ways to lose weight and still eat delicious meats. Today, we’re going to talk about meat you can enjoy when you’re trying to lose weight, and of course we’ll shamelessly plug our dishes in there too, just for funzies.

So let’s begin.

Poultry meat is king in the weight loss world, especially white meat. Chicken and turkey are lower in fat, but provide plenty of protein. Three ounces of chicken breast has 7 grams of fat and 25 grams of protein, while three ounces of turkey breast has 6 grams of fat and 24 grams of protein.

At Boom you can enjoy our High Energy Omelette made with Turkey Chorizo, caramelized onions and red peppers. It’s got the good kind of protein and it’s seriously delicious.

If you’re more of a chicken person, don’t forget to try the Chick-a-Dilla. This dish is a beautiful symphony of scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, fresh baby spinach, and cheddar cheese in a whole wheat tortilla, garnished with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream with a side of BOOM frites, a combination that will make your heart sing and make your body feel as light as air.

Red meats aren’t all considered to be devil’s food when it comes to healthy choices. According to the Heart Foundation, red meat is an important source of iron, which is particularly important for women. For men it provides zinc, needed for reproductive health. Select lean cuts of red meat, such as sirloin or top round, along with pork tenderloin.

If you’re jonesing for some beefy goodness, at BOOM you can enjoy our signature BOOM Burger made with 6 ounce Sirloin beef, sweet potato fries and BOOM daily garnish.

Pork more your thing? Try The Local made with 3 eggs any style and locally smoked pork loin. Can’t get leaner than that.

So there you have it. Losing weight doesn’t have to be a miserable process filled with sadness and hunger. It can be delicious and rewarding too. You just have to choose your dishes wisely. Come enjoy some healthy meats at Boom Breakfast, the best restaurant in Toronto for health conscious breakfast lovers.

The post Weight Loss Guide for Meat Lovers appeared first on Toronto Lunch and Brunch - Boom Breakfast.

3 tasty ways to get protein in your breakfast

kara cheiko — Sat, 28 May 2016 13:00:20 +0000

Your breakfast sets the tone for what you’re going to do for the rest of your day. If you eat too light, you may lose energy by the afternoon and need to eat a heavy meal, and that could lead to sluggish afternoons. A protein-packed breakfast can satisfy your appetite and help you eat healthier all day long. Here’s how to choose morning meals that are more nutritious and more filling.

It doesn’t matter if you like your eggs scrambled, poached or over easy, you’ve got a breakfast that will jumpstart your fat burn from the first bite — as long as you go easy on the oil and cheese (Like our Jump Start Egg Breakfast). Eggs contain all the necessary amino acids for lean muscle development and help promote lasting feelings of fullness.

With between 6 and 9 grams of complete protein per serving, regular yogurt holds its own against other protein sources. A bowl of Smart Fruit and Yogurt made with non-fat yogurt, fresh fruit, granola, honey and toast is all you need to kick your metabolism into gear for the rest of the day.

And speaking of Yogurt, there’s nothing more refreshing than a healthy smoothie that helps you get your daily dose of protein, fibre, and antioxidants. Try our Straw-Nana Soy Smoothie made with bananas, strawberries, non-fat yogurt, soy milk and honey for a healthy start to your day. The fibre in the soy milk compliments the yogurt in this smoothie to create a lasting feeling of fullness for the rest of the day.

So if you’re looking to start your morning on a healthy, filling and delicious note, stop by at Boom Breakfast, the best breakfast place in Toronto to do all of the above.

The post 3 tasty ways to get protein in your breakfast appeared first on Toronto Lunch and Brunch - Boom Breakfast.

Why you should drink orange juice every day

kara cheiko — Wed, 25 May 2016 17:32:31 +0000

Orange juice is a staple breakfast drink. When you go to the best breakfast places in Toronto, it’s almost a given that you’ll get freshly squeezed orange juice to down with your tasty breakfast meal. However, few people think about the benefits of freshly squeezed OJ. Let us enlighten you on this very important matter.

First and foremost, orange juice contains flavonoids like hesperidina, which helps reduce the risk of having a heart attack by up to 19%. So really, you can’t go wrong with having a glass of fresh orange juice every day.

Secondly, orange juice is rich in citrates, which can prevent you from having kidney stones. And given how annoying and painful those can be on the way out, you’re much better off drinking a tasty glass of freshly squeezed goodness rather than risking the dreaded alternative.

Plus, natural orange juice can help reduce the levels of “bad” cholesterol and high blood pressure, preventing cardiovascular problems as a result.

And of course, orange juice is widely known for being a great source of vitamin C, which is perfect for preventing colds.

So the moral of the blog is that if you want to be energetic during the day, and lower the possibility of colds, heart attacks and kidney problems, drink one glass of orange juice every morning and you’ll be good to go. Or, you could just drink it because you like it, up to you.

The post Why you should drink orange juice every day appeared first on Toronto Lunch and Brunch - Boom Breakfast.

Salads: The Ultimate Spring Food

kara cheiko — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:17:38 +0000

Spring has finally arrived and we’re all stoked! Spring is a time of new beginnings, healthy thinking and the end of hibernating in our homes. It’s the time of flowers, fruit, greens, marathons, BBQs and so much more. Typically, the health nut in us starts craving for more fresh food during this time of the year and we have just the right line-up for such a thing.

For instance, if you’re in the mood for something that reminds you of the soft sea breeze, warm sun and the sweet smell of spring, The Mediterranean Tuna Salad is all you need. Made with tuna in olive oil, a hard boiled egg, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions and honey dijon vinaigrette dressing, this salad will take you to the shores of Greece and back in one bite.

Thinking of a hearty salad that will help you get back into shape as you shed off those winter pounds? Chick-a-BOOM is your best friend. Made with grilled chicken, bacon, feta cheese, hard boiled egg, lettuce, tomato, cucumber red onions, southwestern ranch dressing, this salad has just the right amounts of protein, fibre and vitamins to keep you fit and healthy.

A line-up of salads is never complete without at least one all-vegetarian offering. To that effect, we give you the BOOM Garden Salad, made with BOOM daily garnish, feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions and honey dijon vinaigrette dressing. If this doesn’t give you a spring in your step, nothing will.

Of course, there are those who can’t JUST have veggies in a salad, because it doesn’t seem like a whole meal without a generous portion of protein. For our carnivorous friends, we have the New York Steak Salad made with charbroiled medium well, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions and south western ranch dressing.

So if you’re ready to have a spring fling with our healthy, fresh and yummy salads, stop by at Boom Breakfast, the best breakfast restaurant in Toronto and Vaughan to enjoy your greens!

The post Salads: The Ultimate Spring Food appeared first on Toronto Lunch and Brunch - Boom Breakfast.