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!
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.
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