Is the Balkan Breakfast Trend Actually Healthy?
How Should You Incorporate Balkan Breakfast Into Your Diet?
The bread doesnt have to be white sliced bread.
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If you want to skip processed meats, try other protein sources like eggs instead, Fitzgerald added.
Raw vegetables are a key part of the Balkan Breakfast trend.
Just confirm to wash or scrub the raw vegetables first.Salmonella,E.
coli,Listeria,and other germs that cause foodborne illnesses are sometimes found on fresh produce.
If you try it, ease into the fiber-rich ingredients to avoid stomach issues.
Adjust the meal to suit your health needs by opting for lower sodium alternatives and whole-grain bread.
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