Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I say it’s my favorite meal. Regardless of when you eat it — breakfast for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s important that it’s nutritionally balanced and filling so that it keeps you energized and satiated.
Breakfast = break fast = you are breaking the fast after a specific time window of not eating. So this is relevant for those of you who might be participating in intermittent fasting as well. You want the first meal you turn to to be nutritionally and emotionally sound.
Many typical breakfast foods are either loaded with extra added sugar (think sweet treats for breakfast, like a store bought muffin, which is essentially cake) or they aren’t so great as leftovers (think soggy mush), so instead of prepping breakfast ahead of time, my goal is to show you how you can make fresh and tasty meals in 10 minutes or less.
Note: nuts and seeds can fall into both the healthy fat and protein section
*Not a big fan of typical breakfast foods? You can still use this formula for other meals and eat them anytime!
P.S.: If you like this flexible formula, you’re going to love a Flexible Food!!
I also like to mention that just because a food isn’t your typical breakfast, doesn’t mean it can’t fit here. You can eat whatever you want for breakfast and call it breakfast (even if it is a meal typically consumed for lunch or dinner). My suggestion is for you to follow the formula.
*Extra challenge: aim for about 30g of protein at breakfast to keep you satiated and feeling fuller until the next time you’re ready to eat!
I’m the nutritionist and educator behind Eats 2 Know, LLC. With a simplified approach to nutrition, I showcase that eating healthy is attainable, even if you’re on a budget or crunched for time.
The nutritionist and educator behind Eats 2 Know, LLC.
