How to create a healthy breakfast that sustains and energises you!
Either you love having breakfast or just can’t stomach it. The fact is how you start your day is super important to how the rest of your day will go. Some of you will do ok not having breakfast first thing. The other will need to eat. But remember even if you don’t have breakfast you need to make sure you’re not running on empty, and you need to make sure when you do it it’s a great combination of health supporting foods.
So I have put together this guide to help you navigate breakfast and determine the best breakfast for you no matter if you at 6am or 12 pm.
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Creating a healthy breakfast
When creating a breakfast that will support you through the day until your next meal you need to consider three main things
How much protein?
How much starch?
How much fat?
Time isn’t as important as a lot of people like to make out. If your meals are healthy and sustaining, you can afford to go for longer without out food.
Everybody’s needs are different. It depends on your overall health and well-being. Do you have any history of blood sugar issues, are you stressed, are you coming out of chronic illness. So always start with a breakfast you know is going to sustain you and if you need to tweak it as you go.
What Proteins should you use
Meat Eaters
1 – 2 organic sausage
1 -2 chicken thighs
2 -3 bacon rashers
3 sardines
Hydrolyzed collagen protein in your smoothie
Cup of bone broth
1 cup of leftover protein from dinner
Vegetarian options
3 slices Halloumi cheese
2 eggs
Whey protein powder added to your smoothie
Vegan Options
½ cup seeds
½ cup almonds
½ cup quinoa
½ cup buckwheat
1 cup tempeh
Vegan protein powder such as rice or hemp added to your smoothie
Fat to add:
½ avocado
½ cup olives
½ cup coconut shreds
¼ cup coconut cream
Starches you can use:
½ cup sweet potato
½ cup cashews
2 tablespoons chia seeds
½ cup lentils
Here are some excellent ideas from foodie bloggers. These have great combinations of how to use protein for breakfast
Becomingness Big Breakfast
Well Nourished Garlic Mushroom Omelette Wrap
Becomingness Shakshouka Poached Eggs
Saulus Southern Highlands Slow Cooker Baked beans
Brenda Janschek Heath & Lifestyle Spiced Quinoa Porridge
You can also check out some super quick ideas at my here ‘What a Naturopath eats for breakfast”
