Breakfast For Your Body
For most of us busy professionals, we often hit the snooze button an extra time or two, we jump out of bed and quickly dress for work, then run and grab a breakfast-on-the-go…that is if we eat breakfast at all!
We’ve all heard the notion that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, how many of us know WHAT to eat? Or HOW MUCH to eat? Or what is the best breakfast for YOUR body?
Making breakfast at home is probably your healthiest option and bit of trial and error can help figure out what is best for YOU. Try a variety of healthy morning foods: fruit, muesli, eggs or even leftover dinner. Also try varying the portion size and the time you eat your breakfast. Pay attention to how you feel while eating it, how you feel 2 hours after eating, how much energy you have in the late morning, the amount of mental clarity you have during your day, when you get hungry again, etc.
For me, a warm cup of water immediately upon waking up and a hearty morning meal 45 minutes after waking up is what MY body needs. An egg-white veggie omelette and a small portion of brown rice is great for days when I’m expecting to be out and about all morning. But, on most days, my typical morning muesli is the perfect clean and balanced start to my day. Here’s the recipe:
Morning Muesli
Rolled Oats (500g)
Pumpkin Seeds (1/2 cup)
Sunflower Seeds (1/2 cup)
Dried Figs (1/2 cup)
Dried Dates (1/2 cup)
Dried Apricots (1/2 cup)
I like having the muesli with a bowl of fresh soy milk or homemade almond milk. Add a handful of berries or sliced banana for some extra sweetness.