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Chronic inflammation in the body can come from many causes, including poor sleep quality, stress and poor diet quality. In turn, inflammation can wreak havoc on our health, including an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. Gastrointestinal distress is also linked to chronic inflammation, as is depression, sleep difficulties and a weakened immune system.Since poor diet quality can be a culprit of inflammation, choosing low-inflammatory foods may help calm chronic inflammation—starting with breakfast. And preparation doesn’t have to take long.These simple breakfasts come together in 15 minutes or less, and each recipe contains some of thebest anti-inflammatory foodsout there, like salmon, leafy greens, avocados and more. Recipes like our Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries and Avocado & Arugula Omelet are healthy, satisfying ways to start the day.

Chronic inflammation in the body can come from many causes, including poor sleep quality, stress and poor diet quality. In turn, inflammation can wreak havoc on our health, including an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. Gastrointestinal distress is also linked to chronic inflammation, as is depression, sleep difficulties and a weakened immune system.

Since poor diet quality can be a culprit of inflammation, choosing low-inflammatory foods may help calm chronic inflammation—starting with breakfast. And preparation doesn’t have to take long.

These simple breakfasts come together in 15 minutes or less, and each recipe contains some of thebest anti-inflammatory foodsout there, like salmon, leafy greens, avocados and more. Recipes like our Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries and Avocado & Arugula Omelet are healthy, satisfying ways to start the day.

01of 25Spinach & Egg Scramble with RaspberriesView RecipeJen CauseyThis quick egg scramble with hearty bread combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning.

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Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries

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This quick egg scramble with hearty bread combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning.

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Southwestern Waffle

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Egg Salad Avocado Toast

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04of 25Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese OmeletView RecipeThe key to this healthy smoked salmon omelet recipe is cooking the eggs over low heat so the curds set up nice and soft. A splash of milk in the eggs is added insurance to keep the salmon omelet from turning rubbery.

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Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Omelet

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The key to this healthy smoked salmon omelet recipe is cooking the eggs over low heat so the curds set up nice and soft. A splash of milk in the eggs is added insurance to keep the salmon omelet from turning rubbery.

05of 25Really Green SmoothieView RecipeThe combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Really Green Smoothie

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The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

06of 25Avocado & Kale OmeletView RecipeMake this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale also helps keep hunger at bay longer in this healthy omelet recipe.

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Avocado & Kale Omelet

Avocado & Kale Omelet

Make this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale also helps keep hunger at bay longer in this healthy omelet recipe.

07of 25Mango & Kale SmoothieView RecipeCasey BarberThe blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile.

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Mango & Kale Smoothie

Casey Barber

Mango and Kale Smoothie

The blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile.

08of 25Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde VinaigretteView RecipeSalad for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.

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Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

Breakfast Salad with Egg & Salsa Verde Vinaigrette

Salad for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! We love how this meal gives you 3 whole cups of vegetables to start your day.

09of 25Cherry-Mocha SmoothieView RecipeFor a fast-paced breakfast on the go, give your blender a whirl. Heart disease doesn’t stand a chance thanks to the healthy fats from the almond butter and health-boosting, anti-inflammatory phytonutrients in the cocoa powder and cherries in this tasty breakfast smoothie.

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Cherry-Mocha Smoothie

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For a fast-paced breakfast on the go, give your blender a whirl. Heart disease doesn’t stand a chance thanks to the healthy fats from the almond butter and health-boosting, anti-inflammatory phytonutrients in the cocoa powder and cherries in this tasty breakfast smoothie.

10of 25Avocado Toast with SproutsView RecipeHummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan breakfast or lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.

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Avocado Toast with Sprouts

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Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan breakfast or lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.

11of 25Strawberry-Almond SmoothieView RecipeAlmond milk, tofu and strawberries combine in this simple and satisfying smoothie.

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Strawberry-Almond Smoothie

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Almond milk, tofu and strawberries combine in this simple and satisfying smoothie.

12of 25Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg PitasView RecipeThis meatless meal comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We’ve added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can’t find the tapenade, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also works well.

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Spinach & Feta Scrambled Egg Pitas

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This meatless meal comes together in only 15 minutes, thanks to the convenience of frozen chopped spinach and crumbled feta. We’ve added a flavorful burst of sun-dried tomato tapenade to spread over the whole-wheat pita before nestling the scrambled eggs inside. If you can’t find the tapenade, basil pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto also works well.

13of 25Blueberry & Avocado SmoothieView RecipeCasey BarberJust four ingredients combine for a refreshing, just-sweet-enough smoothie that’s a real treat. Blueberries add the sweet, fruity flavor and avocado adds a creamy, silky-smooth texture to this healthy smoothie.

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Blueberry & Avocado Smoothie

Blueberry and Avocado Smoothie

Just four ingredients combine for a refreshing, just-sweet-enough smoothie that’s a real treat. Blueberries add the sweet, fruity flavor and avocado adds a creamy, silky-smooth texture to this healthy smoothie.

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Kale for breakfast? Oh yeah! Start your day off right with a breakfast salad recipe full of good-for-you greens—and you’ll knock out half of your daily veggie quota with the first meal of the day.

15of 25Avocado & Arugula OmeletView RecipeAdd some greens and healthy fat to your breakfast with this easy arugula and avocado omelet. To round the meal out, serve this healthy omelet recipe with crusty whole-grain toast for added fiber and energy-inducing carbs.

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Avocado & Arugula Omelet

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Add some greens and healthy fat to your breakfast with this easy arugula and avocado omelet. To round the meal out, serve this healthy omelet recipe with crusty whole-grain toast for added fiber and energy-inducing carbs.

16of 25Spinach SmoothieView RecipeCasey BarberStrawberries and banana are the sneaky way to hide the fact that there’s 1 1/2 cups of spinach in this smoothie. It’s so berry delicious that you’ll want to be making it every morning.

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Spinach Smoothie

Spinach Smoothie

Strawberries and banana are the sneaky way to hide the fact that there’s 1 1/2 cups of spinach in this smoothie. It’s so berry delicious that you’ll want to be making it every morning.

17of 25Smoked Trout & Spinach Scrambled EggsView RecipeElevate plain-Jane scrambled eggs with smoked trout and fresh spinach in this healthy breakfast recipe.

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Smoked Trout & Spinach Scrambled Eggs

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Elevate plain-Jane scrambled eggs with smoked trout and fresh spinach in this healthy breakfast recipe.

18of 25Mango-Almond Smoothie BowlView RecipeFor this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.

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Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl

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For this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.

19of 25Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached EggView RecipeIn Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.

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Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg

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In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.

20of 25Kale & Pineapple SmoothieView RecipeCasey BarberTreat yourself to a piña colada-style pick-me-up with this tropical smoothie featuring pineapple, coconut milk and orange juice. It’s perfect for a light breakfast or anytime you want a boost!

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Kale & Pineapple Smoothie

Kale & Pineapple Smoothie

Treat yourself to a piña colada-style pick-me-up with this tropical smoothie featuring pineapple, coconut milk and orange juice. It’s perfect for a light breakfast or anytime you want a boost!

21of 25Avocado & Smoked Salmon OmeletView RecipeStay full until lunch when you add this avocado and smoked salmon omelet to your morning routine. This healthy omelet recipe is packed with healthy fat, which helps quash hunger, and the avocado’s fiber helps you feel full longer.

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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet

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Stay full until lunch when you add this avocado and smoked salmon omelet to your morning routine. This healthy omelet recipe is packed with healthy fat, which helps quash hunger, and the avocado’s fiber helps you feel full longer.

22of 25Spinach-Avocado SmoothieView RecipeThis healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. This can be made the night before and stored in the fridge so you have a quick grab-and-go breakfast in the morning.

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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie

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This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. This can be made the night before and stored in the fridge so you have a quick grab-and-go breakfast in the morning.

23of 25Avocado-Egg ToastView RecipeTry it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.

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Avocado-Egg Toast

Avocado-Egg Toast

Try it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.

24of 25Kale & Spinach SmoothieView RecipeCasey BarberWhen you really need to eat your greens, go for this smoothie that packs both kale and spinach into every sip. Kiwi and dates add natural sweetness, and almond butter and almond milk keep you full.

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Kale & Spinach Smoothie

Kale and Spinach Smoothie

When you really need to eat your greens, go for this smoothie that packs both kale and spinach into every sip. Kiwi and dates add natural sweetness, and almond butter and almond milk keep you full.

25of 25Smoked Salmon Scrambled EggsView RecipeMake a big batch of this healthy scrambled egg recipe and serve it with bagels for a fun breakfast or brunch.

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Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs

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Make a big batch of this healthy scrambled egg recipe and serve it with bagels for a fun breakfast or brunch.

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