2 soft cooked eggs.
1 large apple, pear, peach or the best in-season fruits.
1/2cup blueberries or more per person.
1 teaspoon plain psyllium.
1 tablespoon raw whole sesame or flaxseeds.
8 ounces water.
Add all ingredients to a good blender and blend.
(The best blenders will do a great job on the whole fruits, core
and all the seeds, and I include a raw whole carrot, raw
spinach, kale or cilantro or other vegetables.)Omelets are also quick, and can include a serving or two of veg-
etables. Just sauté some vegetables, drop in some eggs and cook either
by scrambling or slowly cooking and flip. When you have more time
to prepare breakfast, a fancy omelet with a sauce makes for a nice
change. Another version of the omelet is quiche, made with vegeta-
bles, meat or fish. Avoid the crust and save time — just butter the dish
before adding the quiche mixture. Make one or two ahead of time for
another quick breakfast.
Don’t have time for breakfast? Make time for being healthy. There
are several things you can do to ensure you get this most important
first meal of the day. First, do as much preparation as possible the
night before. Not just breakfast prep, but things you do in the morn-
ing, like pack your briefcase, set out your clothes or pack your bags.
As for meal preparation, get everything out and ready to go, except
for the food itself; put water in the kettle, pan on the stove, plate, sil-
verware, etc.
I have eggs every day, and with so many varieties of egg dishes
there’s no need to be bored with them. But maybe you still want more
variety, so here’s another healthy breakfast variation: yogurt or real
ricotta cheese with fresh fruit. Or, leftovers. Whatever you choose to
have for breakfast, just remember it’s the most important meal of the
day, so don’t cheat yourself or your family out of it.
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