throughout the rest of their day. So think
about Meal 1 as setting the tone for the rest of
your day, both physically and psychologically.
If the first thing you taste when you wake up
is sugar, it may be hard to shake that taste,
and any subsequent cravings. But if your first
meal is a nutritious and satiating combination
of protein, healthy fats, and vegetables (with
perhaps a little fruit thrown in for flavor), you
start your day off with steady, long-lasting
energy, nutrients, and the feeling of
satisfaction and fullness that comes from a
complete meal.
That sounds way smarter to us too.
Now, we’re not saying you can’t have any
fruit at breakfast. We’re just saying don’t
drink it, and don’t eat it all by itself. One of
our favorite breakfast creations is an egg
scramble with poached peaches, spinach, fresh
basil, and chopped pecans—a dense protein,
some healthy fat from the cooking oil and
pecans, and just the right amount of natural