Sometimes breakfast just doesn’t fit into our schedule the way it should. How we begin the day will determine how the rest of the day goes. It will determine if we feel energized or if we are dragging with a lack of energy. What we put in our bellies is directly related to how we physically feel.
So if you are a skip breakfast and grab the coffee mug morning person then read on.
We all need and crave energy. I know I do! Sometimes it is so easy to want to grab a quick bowl of cereal or even forget breakfast and just get through the morning on 1-2 cups of coffee for the energy needed to survive the day. I don’t want you to just survive the day though. I want you to thrive all day!
I also don’t want you to go on the “crash and crave” roller coaster for the entire day. If you begin your morning with caffeinated coffee and sugar, you will crash, and you will be either too tired to make it through your responsibilities or you will be reaching for another cup of coffee to get through a few more hours.
I know that smoothies seem to be a trendy fad. But there is a great reason everyone is singing their praises.
They are a fantastic way to get tons of nutrients in your belly and body.
Smoothies are also a fast breakfast that can help energize us throughout the entire day. When you toss in some greens, a little fruit, and a healthy liquid like coconut water or almond milk, you are bound to feel energetic and ready to take on the day. Starting the day with a smoothie also gives you much-needed antioxidants which help protect your body from free radicals. And it is a great low glycemic start. Eating a low glycemic breakfast will help curb your sugar cravings for the entire day and it will also help with not crashing.
Next time you want a quick breakfast, try a delicious smoothie that will leave you feeling energized and motivated. A morning smoothie will provide your body with the nutrients it needs to produce natural energy and naturally boost your metabolism. So, what are you reaching for tomorrow morning? I know I will be pulling out my blender and getting ready for some long-lasting energy.
So, what are you reaching for tomorrow morning? I know I will be pulling out my blender and getting ready for some long-lasting energy.
My latest favorite start the day right smoothie has some special ingredients.
I include cinnamon to keep my blood sugar stable, and cocoa for some tasty and healthy fat. Flax is added for helping balance estrogen, as well as for the omega 3 fats and for healthy bowels. I ALWAYS include greens for the nutrients.
No fruit is included because I’m watching my carbs (see the post regarding belly fat HERE). If you’d like, 1/2 banana would at a natural sweetness.
Measurements are not exact. I just eyeball everything, but this recipe should be fairly close. Adapt it to your taste.
Fair warning… this will not have a pretty color! But, it is delicious.
Nutty Chocolate Morning Smoothie
1 cup filtered water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp Cacao powder (as opposed to cocoa powder)
2 Tbsp freshly ground flax seed
2 handfuls of baby greens (whatever you have on hand)
2 Tbsp almond butter
4 or 5 ice cubes
Stevia for taste if needed.
