Attempting Health

Having a good breakfast gives me momentum for the day. If I start off with a good choice, then I want the next thing I do to also be good for my body, and then the next and then the next. 

I’m not perfect at it, despite all the healthy tips I read and bookmark for later use. The important thing is that I put in the effort to make a better choice than before.

So here’s just a small snippet of how i’m attempting health every morning (ha🤭):

Day 1 (eggs sunnyside up, tomatoes, sauerkraut)

I love eggs. 

(I hope this reference lands)

My favorite thing about eggs is that they make a great base for a meal. Make them how you like and then throw in anything you want. I used to eat 3 plain eggs for breakfast but I’ve started mixing it up a bit, with whatever is in my fridge at the time. This time it was tomatoes and sauerkraut. I warmed up the tomatoes to increase the release of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant with cholesterol lowering and immunity benefits. Sauerkraut is fermented and great for the gut! I added a dash of salt and pepper, washed it down with cold brew and was good to go 👍

Day 2 (scrambled eggs, tomatoes, cheddar cheese)

MORE EGGS. This time I was making breakfast for two and my partner likes them scrambled. We added in tomatoes again and this time went with some cheese for some extra protein before going to the gym! 

Day 3 (oatmeal, banana and egg pancakes)

These were so good I forgot to take a photo beforehand. I love making these flourless pancakes and throwing whatever I find into them too! (Recognize a theme here?) For these I added cocoa powder, honey, peanut powder and drizzled it with maple syrup. Cocoa powder adds some flavonoids and the peanut powder adds protein with fewer calories compared to peanut butter. They kept me full for a WHILE. These can be calorie dense so it’s not something I have often, but on a slow Sunday morning when I have the time to make them, I love having them as a treat.

Day 4 (no breakfast)

Skipped breakfast today, I woke up late and had to rush out the door. 😬

I’m only human, it happens, but I did stay hydrated!!

Day 5 (greek yogurt with blueberries, mixed nuts and honey)

Greek yogurt is another one of those foods that you can throw anything on top of and call it a meal. When I load it up with nuts it keeps me so full I don’t even realize when it’s lunchtime. I added frozen wild blueberries which are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Honey to help cut the greek yogurt tanginess. And of course, the cold brew (I promise I drank water before this too!!)

Day 6 (oatmeal, blueberries, mixed nuts)

Oatmeal, another great base to throw your favorite toppings onto. My go to combination is oatmeal, blueberries and mixed nuts. I get some fiber with the oatmeal, antioxidants with the blueberries and protein with the mixed nuts. This keeps me pretty full and satisfied throughout the morning! I paired it with green tea instead of my usual coffee, which is also a good source of antioxidants!

Day 7 (oatmeal, blueberries, peanut powder)

More oatmeal today! I recently bought peanut powder so I wanted to try it out today. It added a nice nutty flavor to my oatmeal and thickened it up a bit. Added my good ole blueberries on top for another very filling breakfast.

And that’s what a typical week looks like for me! I stick to a few options so I don’t spend a lot of time deciding what to eat, which helps speed things up in the morning and makes getting in a healthy breakfast much easier. It doesn’t always work, but I have some steps in place that make bouncing back easy to do! 

Hope this helps you gets some healthy staples into your kitchen and start winning more of your mornings ❤