On a lazy Sunday morning, nothing is better than heading out to a relaxed brunch with your friends. It’s wonderful to kick back, talk about the weekend, and not worry about the dishes, or about heading out anytime fast. There are many great brunch classics, of course. Eggs are always an excellent choice, as are pastries like muffins or danishes. And pancakes and French toast are always classics. But when I brunch, I want a real meal, something that will give me energy throughout the day. I also want something easy to prepare, so that I can invite friends over to enjoy the meal without a lot of effort. For this brunch, a smoked salmon bagel is the perfect fit.

A smoked salmon bagel may be a treat you remember from your childhood visits to your grandmother’s house. Or it may be something you learned to enjoy more recently, at college brunches, or when visiting friends. But what’s undeniable, no matter when you discovered it, is how delicious it is. Of course there are a great many reasons why enjoying a smoked salmon bagel is a pleasure.

With such a rich and delicious treat, I know that’s hard to believe, but it’s true. In fact, smoked salmon, by ounce, as less calories than even baked chicken, long a dieters staple. And it’s so high in protein that it’s a great way to get the energy you need for your day without feeling weighed down.

Smoked salmon bagels are an excellent way to enjoy a full meal without piling on a ton of calories. But those aren’t the only health benefits that they give you. In fact, smoked salmon has a variety of great health benefits that you might not know about. For example, did you know that smoked salmon is one of the best natural sources of omega three fatty acids? It’s true, and it’s also true that doctors say that omega three’s are one of the keys to a healthy heart. Smoked salmon is also an excellent way to get the protein you need without weighing yourself down. When you’re done with your meal, you’ll have more energy than before, and you’ll be ready to face your day.

Smoked salmon bagels are the key to a special, low key, and easy to manage brunch among friends. Whether you want to invite over two friends or twenty, smoked salmon bagels couldn’t be easier. All you’ll need is three platters. On one, put bagels cut in half, of several varieties. On the next, put thin sliced onion and tomato, and a jar of capers. On the last, place your smoked salmon. Add a bowl of whipped cream cheese, and you’ve got a special and delicious brunch that everyone will be raving about for weeks.

If you want a brunch that’s easy and good for you, then smoked salmon bagels are the right choice by a mile. It’s a delicious, tasty and healthy treat everyone will love!