Simla Somturk Wickless

Premium Member Simla Somturk Wickless

Delicious Health LLC - Founder & Principal Coach
Boulder, CO
http://www.enjoydelicioushealth.com
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    Still Skipping Breakfast or Bored of Your Breakfast Routine? 3 Simple Recipes to Rev You Up

    January 7, 2011

  • If you've been reading my posts, you know how much importance I place as a health and nutrition coach on breakfast.

    I was the consummate breakfast skipper for most of my adult life. In fact, I started skipping breakfast when I was in my early teens. Flash forward 16 years and my health crashed, in part due to out-of-control stress and not enough appropriate fuel to keep my body fortified, starting with breakfast. Now, I cannot truly begin my day without.

    Having a well-balanced breakfast with complex carbs, healthy fats, and 15-20 gr of protein will help you:

    • sustain better energy levels throughout the day
    • keep your blood sugar levels even
    • even out your moods
    • focus better
    • reduce cravings, especially for sugar

    Here are 3 simple breakfast recipes for you to try:

    Breakfast 1:  Avocado-Parsley-Feta Spread on Whole Grain or Gluten-Free Toast

    • 1/2 avocado, seed removed
    • 1 large fistful of parsley, stems and all, washed and chopped roughly
    • 2 oz sheep or goat milk feta cheese (you can also use cottage cheese if you'd like: go for full-fat)
    • Sea salt, to taste
    • 2 slices of whole grain or gluten-free toast
    1. Mash the avocado, parsley, and feta cheese together with the sea salt
    2. Spread onto toast
    3. Savor!
    Cherry tomatoes or 1/2 cup of blueberries make a nice addition.

    Breakfast 2:  Yogurt with Granola, Flax, and Fruit
    • 3/4 - 1 cup full fat plain organic yogurt (cow, sheep or goat's milk yogurt)
    • 2 heaping TBS ground flax seeds
    • 1/4 - 1/3 cup granola or oat-free/gluten-free granola made from buckwheat (try GoRaw brand)
    • 1/3 cup fresh or frozen organic berries or cherries of any kind
    1. Mix all ingredients together
    2. Enjoy!
    You can also use 1/4 cup chopped dry fruit (go for fruit juice sweetened or no sweeteners added) or 1 small banana instead of berries. Or, really, any fruit!

    Breakfast 3:  Sauteed Greens with Chicken Sausage
    • 1 large organic chicken sausage, cut into 1/3" slices (look for the statement "no nitrates / nitrites" and pre-cooked)
    • 1/2 - 3/4 bunch dark leafy greens, such as kale or rainbow chard, washed, stems removed, and torn into bite-size pieces by hand
    • 2 TBS white, toasted, or black  sesame seedsjuice from 1/2 lemon
    • 1/2 TBS cold-pressed flax seed or extra virgin olive oil (optional) - recommended if you have mood, blood sugar, or hormone imbalances
    • 1 piece whole grain or gluten-free toast (optional)
    1. In a large saucepan, brown the chicken sausage over medium heat
    2. Remove chicken sausage, cover to keep warm
    3. In same sauce pan, add a splash of filtered water with the greens and water-saute until greens are tender but not overcooked (they should be bright green when done). Add more water as needed.
    4. Drain excess liquid and serve greens on plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, drizzle with lemon juice and flax or olive oil.
    5. Enjoy!
    Keep me posted on your breakfast successes! Let me know which recipe is your favorite.

    Bon appetit,

    Simla
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