Robrty,
One question I get a lot is:
most important meal of the day?”
And the truth is, it depends.
See, the purpose of breakfast is to break your fast.
(With your fasting period being the time between your last meal one day and your first meal the next.)
But ever since we were kids, we’ve been told that starchy breakfast foods like waffles and cereal are the way to go.
And unfortunately, this is simply false.
(It’s a myth that started as a way for the grain industry to increase their profits.)
There’s a really big problem with starchy breakfast staples like pancakes and toast:
They’re absolutely loaded with refined carbs, sugar, and worst of all lectins.
And these pesky compounds can cause your blood sugar to skyrocket up and crash down…
Leaving you tired, bloated, irritable, and hungry a few hours later.
(And of course when we’re vulnerable like that, a quick stop at a fast food chain doesn’t seem like such a bad idea!)
Instead, you want your first meal of the day to do 2 things:
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Deliver healthy fats to your body.
This helps keep your digestion humming along.
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Deliver healthy greens to your body.
So you can feel energized for the day.
I wanted to share a few easy “Break Fast” options you can enjoy anytime:
Scrambled Eggs With Avocado And Olive Oil
That’s why a delicious plate of pasture-raised, omega-3 eggs and avocado drizzled with olive oil is a “go-to” in the Gundry household. And best of all, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare!
On-The-Go Yogurt Parfaits
If you’re anything like me and you like to prepare your meals in advance, yogurt parfaits are a quick and easy option you can always keep in the fridge.
Simply grab a few mason jars and fill them up halfway with some plain, unsweetened coconut, sheep, or goat yogurt. Then, top them off with some walnuts for healthy fats and coconut shreds for a little natural sweetness. And voila!
You’ve got yourself a delicious, filling meal packed with protein to keep you satisfied for hours.
Blueberry Pancakes
Now, it’s no secret that most store-bought pancakes aren’t healthy.
But THIS Gundry-approved blueberry pancake recipe is a great way to enjoy some flapjacks while getting a lot of healthy fats and polyphenols. Try it out!
A Big, Green Smoothie
I get it. Not many people want a big bowl of salad for breakfast. :)
That’s why I recommend drinking your greens with a yummy, nutritious smoothie instead.
Just toss these ingredients into a small blender, mix for about a minute, and you’re all set!
- 1 cup of organic spinach or kale
- 2 tablespoons of flax seeds
- ½ a small avocado
- 1 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 cup of water or almond milk
- ⅛ cup of in-season fruit (optional)
- Plus a few ice cubes (optional)
Robrty, eating a healthy first meal doesn’t just keep you energized.
It sets the tone for your entire day.
So be sure to try one of these delicious “break fast” recipes soon.
And don’t forget to hit reply and let me know how you liked it. :)
Looking out for you,
Steven Gundry, MD
