I have a graduation party to plan for my oldest child, so my brain is not cooperating for fancy blog posts. Instead, I thought I'd give you all an idea of where to start in the area of diet. I find that when I eat certain things for breakfast, it sets the tone for the day.
Before we talk about food, let’s talk about drink. It is extremely important to rehydrate yourself first thing in the morning. Having slept all night, you will be dehydrated in the morning. I recommend drinking about a quart of water, lemon water, herbal tea, or water with a squirt of chlorophyll. It’s lovely to drink it while having a devotion and watching the sun come up, but let’s be realistic here. It also will be great if you drink it while blow-drying your hair, checking facebook, or making breakfast.
Our typical breakfast involves some kind of meat, vegetable, healthy fats, berries, and/or a smoothie. This morning we had leftover ground turkey seasoned with Greek seasonings, red cabbage and onions sauteed in ghee, and leftover quinoa with strawberries. On another day, we might have chicken sausage (I make it in bulk and store it in the freezer.), sauteed green beans (from frozen-seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and nutritional yeast) and a smoothie (made from full-fat canned coconut milk, strawberries, “Vega Protein and Greens”, and spinach). I am a busy Mama, so I keep it simple. I know it isn’t as simple as pouring a bowl of cereal, but your body will thank you. You will have much more energy to tackle the day, and a good foundation on which to build.
The meat you use might be chicken, turkey, eggs (if you’re not allergic), beef, or pork. Even unusual things like tuna make a good protein choice. Please watch out for unnatural spices and preservatives in the meat. It does make a difference in your health. We will talk more about those details later.
Vegetables aren’t regularly seen at the breakfast table, but they are delicious. Here are some of our favorites.
Sauteed Green Beans
Sauteed red bell peppers and onions
Sauteed mushrooms seasoned with garlic
Leftover butternut squash with butter, sea salt, and cinnamon
Sauteed cabbage, fennel, onions, and apples
Sauteed broccoli seasoned with basil and nutritional yeast
Sauteed or roasted cauliflower (very versatile, season to your heart’s content)
Try to use good quality salt when seasoning your veggies. It makes a world of difference!
Healthy fats can come from butter, ghee (clarified butter), olive oil (mild or extra virgin), sesame oil, and coconut oil (refined or virgin). There are also some that are very healthy, but a little harder to find: flaxseed oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, walnut oil, pumpkin seed oil, almond oil, avocado oil and palm shortening. You can use avocados or canned coconut milk in your smoothie. Canned coconut milk also makes a great “whipped cream” for on top of berries. You can also just have some avocados, coconut flakes, nuts, or seeds on the side. Nut milks such as almond milk do not count for your fat, but they are fine to use in your smoothie.
Berries-blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries. Fresh or frozen, on the side or in smoothies, they are delicious superfoods!
Smoothie- When you have little time for breakfast (or when you want a healthy afternoon snack), smoothies can be a life-saver. First we’ll talk about protein powders. Whey protein can sometimes cause problems due to lactose intolerance or sensitivity to dairy proteins. We use a plant-based protein powder called “Vega Protein and Greens” because that is what my naturopathic doctor recommended. I personally don’t have experience with other kinds. Our family is also limited by some citrus and pineapple allergies, so I would recommend reading up on it yourself. Here are a couple posts from one of my favorite health blogs: https://wellnessmama.com/138910/plant-based-protein-powder/
https://wellnessmama.com/2901/protein-smoothie-recipes/
Here is a Basic Smoothie Recipe:
Water, almond milk, and/or coconut milk
Fruit
Spinach
Protein powder
Blend until Smooth.
If you make a smoothie right now, make sure to toast to your health. :-)
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