FIRST AND FOREMOST
I have to mention, it is day 11, and I have lost 6.5 lb! I haven’t exercised at all, aside from a 2 hour walk I took two days ago.
ANYWAY…
Breakfast, the most argued meal of them all. Is it the most important? Should we be skipping it and intermittent fasting?
Technically, either way, your first meal after not having eaten for a while breaks your fast, so sorry to say for the naysayer, due to the technicality, I’ll have to agree that no matter when you do it, your break-fast is absolutely the most important meal.
Now, this post isn’t about discussing when you should eat your first meal of the day, it’s about how to completely enjoy it and feel satiated until your next.
I have to be honest, I have yet to read any of the recipes in the Whole30 book.
But I fucking LOVE breakfast, so I got this. Savory, sweet, everything in between. Morning, noon or night. (I actually had breakfast for dinner a couple days ago).
All that being said, I am still very particular about my breakfast items. So not to waste anyone’s time, I won’t talk about every wonderful food item for breakfast there is, we’ll stick to what I’ve been eating during the first week and a half of my Whole30 journey.
Chia Pudding with Fresh Berries and *Nut* Butter
*Queue a non-esthetic picture!*
What I use:
- Chia Seeds
- Vanilla Almond Milk (no sugar added)
- NuttZo Nut Butter (doesn’t include peanuts or added sugars)
- Perhaps a dash of cinnamon atop?
- Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, member berries
Here’s the trick to the chia seeds, yes make them the night before, BUT, the most annoying part is mixing them until they’re all coated, or trying to drown them with your spoon over and over but they just won’t stay down. GO TO SLEEP CHIA SEEDS, GO THE F TO SLEEP.
So, my work around, fill a little mason jar a fourth of the way with chia seeds, then fill the rest of the jar with almond or coconut milk, or just water, and SHAKE IT SISTER.
Then fridge it. Heck, if you have a few mason jars, do them all at once, call it meal prep. 😎
Assemble when you’re ready to eat.
When I ran out of berries, I diced up an apple. You can put in dates, coconut shreds. Worlds your chia bowl… you know except for all the things you’re not allowed to eat on this diet.
Eggs and …???
Classic. Can’t go wrong with eggs. It’s the food I always fall back on. They’re so incredibly healthy, they’re satiating, they’re versatile.
Scrambled, boiled, fried, I’d name more but the rest don’t interest me. (If fried/scrambled, I use ghee or duck fat)
Double down on the protein and fat. What a stunning combo. 😍 Makes me feel my best.
I usually just scramble two eggs (salt + pepper), but when I’m feel frisky, I’ll boil them.
You can totally stop at that, but I like to eat them with a side of bacon, or better yet, cold-smoked salmon. DUDE, I am telling you. Chefs kiss. 🤌
Alternatively, two fried eggs over a bed of sliced avocados, with salt, pepper, and pepper flakes over top.
Scrambled eggs with fresh berries is also an awesome combo if you feel like starting your morning with a little zest.
For the eater that needs to switch it up every day, sorry, I’m not your girl. I love routine. Though, I think this diet is meant to quiet down your food fussiness and get you back to the old ways of eating, back when we didn’t have to much to chose from.
Maybe I outta crack open that book and see what ideas they offer, if. I like them, I’ll let you know.
Bon Voyage! Eat that meat.