many breakfast menus, but they should be. Paleo morning
meals were typically high in protein and low in carbohydrate
and fat and consisted of leftovers from the animal that was
killed earlier. Accordingly, a common breakfast for Paleo
Dieters might be slices of cold London broil or cold crab
legs (left over from last night’s dinner), and half of a
cantaloupe or a bowl of fresh strawberries.
As we get more and more into this way of eating, many
of us eat not only meat and fish for breakfast but also
veggies. It’s not so unusual to eat onions, bell peppers, and
chopped tomatoes in your omelet, but broccoli or
asparagus spears as a side dish may sound a bit odd at
first. However, it is entirely our cultural biases and not our
nutritional needs that have determined our idea of a
suitable breakfast. So go ahead—try fish or meat first thing
in the morning, along with some fresh fruits or veggies.
You’ll soon find yourself looking leaner, and you’ll feel
energized all morning long.
If you prefer a more traditional breakfast, eggs are a
great way to start your day. Eggs are a highly nutritious
food that is a good source of selenium, vitamin A, B
vitamins, and certain minerals. In addition, almost all
supermarkets now carry eggs that are enriched with the
healthy long-chain omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA.
Most recent scientific studies show that regular egg
consumption (seven per week) does not elevate your blood
cholesterol level, nor does it increase your risk for heart
disease. Rather, regular egg consumption increases the