Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Easy Healthy Breakfast..

Nothing could be more simple than starting your day right...



It just makes sense to get your breakfast right and keep going, gathering momentum as your day progresses.

During your sleep, the body goes through a healing and rejuvenating process. Any wear and tear that occurred during the previous day now has a chance to repair itself at night. When you wake up your body begins its elimination processes and the very best thing you can do is get hydrated.

Water & Lemon Juice Cure
Not everyone can stomach water first thing but with persistence it becomes a more natural habit than coffee or juice. Most of us are familiar with adding lemon juice to our water to stimulate your liver and kick start the digestion and flush out the toxins from the night before. I cannot emphasise enough just how effective this remedy is. No liver supplement can compare to the old lemon juice cure.
Hydrating first thing in the morning, gives you an energising start to the day. In winter keep the water warm and in summer cool. Lime, apple cider vinegar and grapefruit are nice choices too.
At the moment my morning routine is to brew a pot of weak green tea and add half a lemon and stevia powder- I love it!

Green Smoothie or Fruit Smoothie
Smoothies go with almost anything, just add some green for a chlorophyll boost. Try very ripe banana, blueberries, baby spinach leaves, hemp or sprouted rice protein powder and maca powder. Just add water and blend until silky smooth. Enjoy with wholegrain toast and organic peanut or almond butter.


Hot Drinks
Green tea and chai are my favourite hot drinks. Enjoy the occasional coffee but don’t overdo it- your adrenals will thank you.

Muesli
Try mixing different proportions of rolled oats or quinoa, amaranth, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, sultanas, goji berries, coconut flakes, cacao nibs and cinnamon. Chop a banana and top with raw honey and your choice of milk and you have an energy filled start to the day.


Yoghurt and Berries
Biodynamic and organic yoghurt is a lighter breakfast option. Sprinkle with a high protein mix such as quinoa, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds and goji berries. Top with mixed berries or your choice of fruit. If you plan on using a lot of energy, or you need a heavier breakfast this isn't for you.



Toast, Sweet or Savoury
Not all bread is created equal but two slices of essene (sprouted grain bread) or sourdough rye is a wholesome savoury option. Spread half an avocado and add thin slices of tomato, fresh basil and some cracked pepper. 
The sweet option is almond butter, banana slices, honey, cacao nibs and bee pollen- this is SO nice. You probably don't need to the pollen or even the nibs, just some coconut flakes or even sunflower seeds to give it crunch and extra nutrition.

Eggs
Poach, boil or fry or scramble (using a little coconut or olive oil) two eggs for a high protein fix. Enjoy with baby spinach, basil, tomato and mushrooms on the side. This is ideal for the weekend and those days where you need a heavier breakfast. Coconut and olive oil is ideal because it stays more stable at high temperatures.



Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds are a complete superfood high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids. A little goes a long way with this seed so you’ll only need ¼ of a cup to around 1 cup of your choice in milk. It goes perfectly with an almond milk base. Add cacao nibs, goji berries, cinnamon, coconut shreds and a few almonds, drizzle with honey or dark maple syrup.

Fresh Fruit
Let's not forget how simple and easy fresh fruit is. Days where you want to give your digestive system a rest, have just fruit for a change.

Love

Ulyana...

5 comments:

  1. bartholmew willoughbyAugust 18, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    i'm surprised that some people don't drink water first thing. they might go into mid day before having their first glass. personally, that's the next step for me after freshening up my mouth. spring water plus. adding in lemon and other fun stuff. another source of energy that fills me up is deep breathing. it's like taking big mouthfuls of airy nutrients. wakes up the lungs as well as the digestion. you seem to really enjoy green tea. does that mean specifically the one kind of leaf, or a combination of other green herbs? have a great morning!

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  2. "airy nutrients" good point! Compare city air to country air :) I do have other herbs I use but I won't always make a medicinal infusion. My mix for the moment is calendula flowers, dandelion root, nettle, hibiscus, and tumeric. My morning has been great thanks :) Have you got a special concoction right now??

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  3. Bartholomew WhilloughbyAugust 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    good clean country air. where i live in the small town of sedona arizona the elevation is 4500 feet. with a spring water source 15 miles out. city air is less desirable, but we make the best of a situation wherever we are. that's a nice tea blend you got there. nettles to make it green, with floral notes and superb roots to round it out.
    personally, i'm oscillating between two brews these days.
    first one is a strong decoction for up to five days, consisting of chaga, reish, various other wild foraged tree mushrooms that i might have on hand, astragaulus, ginseng, ho sho wu, cats claw, pau d arco, licorice, longan berry, goji berry and schizandra berry.
    second one is a little bit lighter but by no means any less potent. horsetail, nettle, ginko biloba, echinacea, gynostemma leaf, goji, longan and schizandra.
    both have adaptogenic properties but with different effects. i love how these highly nutritious berries slightly sweeten the flavor profiles. sometimes i'll add or remove certain ingredients depending on the situation at hand. both drinks can be used as bases for sweet or savory liquid meals. and i have been known on occasion to throw in a raw egg yolk, when they're available from a local, ethical farmer.

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  4. You certainly are the alchemist! You must be bouncing off the walls after you drink these :))) I like mine light, although sometimes I'll use goji, pau darco, yerba or licorice.
    Ethical eggs always!

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  5. Wow! It's great eating something so healthy that is so yummy. My tongue is definitely less furrowed, and is not sore anymore. I lost weight. The Goji berries are also helping clear my skin. I am less anxious and feel really good. Thank you for all of it! Be well and happy!
    Chinese Herbal Medicine Melbourne

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