Breakfast
It's no surprise that our first meal of the day is probably the most important. Our bodies have just woken up and come out of a 'fast', so now is the time to break that fast and eat something nutritious and delicious to begin the day. I've read many sayings regarding breakfast, such as: 'Eat breakfast like a king, eat lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.' Or 'Eat breakfast alone, share your lunch with a friend and give your dinner to your enemy.' The bottom line meaning, breakfast is important, so don't skip it!
When you eat a wholesome, plant-based breakfast, you are less likely to fall victim to food cravings later in the morning or at lunchtime, in fact studies have shown that people who skip breakfast are more likely to have weight problems.
Of course, we're talking about real food and not Starbucks Latte with doughnuts....
Breakfast 'recipes' aren't really my thing, because I make them up differently all the time, and I hope you will too. But as a start, here are some ideas. For the most part, I use some grains, a fruit (usually apple or banana), some seeds and plant milk. One day it might be sorghum with banana, sunflower seeds and cardamom and the next day oats with apple, almond butter and cinnamon. Just play around until you find something that you like. In a plant-based world, the possibilities are many!
When you eat a wholesome, plant-based breakfast, you are less likely to fall victim to food cravings later in the morning or at lunchtime, in fact studies have shown that people who skip breakfast are more likely to have weight problems.
Of course, we're talking about real food and not Starbucks Latte with doughnuts....
Breakfast 'recipes' aren't really my thing, because I make them up differently all the time, and I hope you will too. But as a start, here are some ideas. For the most part, I use some grains, a fruit (usually apple or banana), some seeds and plant milk. One day it might be sorghum with banana, sunflower seeds and cardamom and the next day oats with apple, almond butter and cinnamon. Just play around until you find something that you like. In a plant-based world, the possibilities are many!
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Sorghum, Hemp & Banana PancakesThese gluten-free, vegan pancakes are easy and delicious!
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Carob Amaranth Porridge with BlueberriesLoaded with iron, calcium, magnesium & protein, this breakfast is a great way to start the day!
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Apple, Oats, Almond ButterThis recipe was inspired by Mimi Kirk & Mia Kirk White's 'Apple Sunrise' from their wonderful book Raw-Vitalize.
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Brown Rice & Apple with Quick Hemp & Brazil nut milkGot some leftover brown rice from yesterday? If so, you have a quick and easy-to-prepare breakfast! No plant-milk on hand? No problem, all you need is a blender for this milk, no need to strain afterwards.
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Sweet Potato & Cinnamon Farinata PancakesChickpea pancakes make a nutritious, protein-packed breakfast! AND they're tasty!
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