Breakfast Choices- Healthy You 2010

Breakfast is a very important part of your day. The choices you make for breakfast will set in motion your food choices for the rest of the day. I guarantee if you eat a healthy, filling breakfasts you will be less inclined to make bad choices the rest of the day.

Here are a few suggestions:

*Oatmeal(rolled or steel-cut, NOT instant)- Given oatmeal's high content of complex carbohydrates and water-soluble fiber which encourages slow digestion and stabilizes blood-glucose levels, this is an ideal, healthy breakfast choice. For extra protein and essential fatty acids, sprinkle the oatmeal with LSA* . Add fresh fruit or a little agave nectar for some sweetness, yum! Here is a fun recipe for Pumpkin Oatmeal. Maybe these Oatmeal Pancakes will hit the spot!

*Rusher's Shake- This is a quick, delicious shake that is easily digested. (recipes follows)

*Whole grain, rye or gluten free toast with your choice of topping such as tahini, honey/agave nectar and LSA or banana, honey/agave nectar and LSA or almond butter, honey/agave nectar and LSA. Use very little of the honey/agave nectar and make sure to avoid processed jellies and jams that are very high in sugar. If you prefer a savory topping on your toast you can try scrambled egg whites or a little avocado for some added EFA's.

*Green Smoothie- I make mine with hemp milk, hemp protein powder, orange juice, green powder and plenty of spinach or other leafy green.

*If you are 100% Raw or want to try it out, a breakfast of fruit only is wonderful. It is a quick exit food choice so you will feel more energetic throughout the day. I find that if I eat only fruit and my green juices and smoothies until 2:00 p.m. I have far more energy than if I eat a heavier foods. Try it!

*An excellent source for more clean breakfast choices is Clean Eating Magazine. Click here for a link.

• Recipes:

LSA

3 cups raw whole linseed(flaxseed)

2 cups raw whole shelled sunflower seeds

1 cup raw whole almonds

Grind each until fine then mix together. Store in an airtight glass jar in the fridge.

A coffee grinder works great for grinding the nuts and seeds. I suggest you have one just for the purpose of grinding the LSA.

The mixture has a nutty, slightly sweet taste. It is yummy sprinkled on oatmeal, fruit, rice or just about anything:)

LSA is a good source of fiber, protein, essential fatty acids and minerals. I use this often!

Rusher's Shake

3/4-1 cup hemp, almond, coconut or rice milk

3/4 cup ice (or use frozen fruit)

1/2 banana- (optional)

6 strawberries

1/2 cup fresh or frozen chopped pineapple (no canned)

1/2 Tbs. honey/agave nectar or a pinch or two of stevia

1 Tbs. LSA

Blend together and serve immediately.

Stay tuned, up next are great snack ideas!

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Nicole