What do you have for breakfast ?

[Lizzo30]

For me breakfast is all about the coffee I have a large cup of freshly ground coffee with soya milk (cows milk makes my legs ache ) and a piece of wholemeal toast with turmeric and a pinch of seakelp which I mix in with marmalade sometimes I have chocolate spread instead which I think goes well with turmeric

The capsules are fish oil evening primrose oil and vitamin e

[Lizzo30]

Sounds good I love avocado and I love poached eggs - eggs are so versatile

[Biomet in reply to Lizzo30]

Hello Lizzo30, my b/fast is often a bit of cereal with a bit of fruit and a fresh orange and green tea. Today (8/03/23) I had poached eggs on avocado and toast and Lemon and ginger tea with fruit juice.

[Lizzo30 in reply to Biomet]

Hi Biomet your breakfast sounds healthy and heavenly !

[Bluemerlegirl Meal Of The Month]

Hi Lizzo30! I'm with you on the cup of coffee! I have never been a big morning eater, but by late morning I usually add a protein shake - vegan protein powder, collagen peptides, oat milk, flax seed, turmeric, spinach and a wide variety of fruit depending on what I have on hand!

[Lizzo30 in reply to Bluemerlegirl]

That sounds so healthy Blumerlegirl yet probably very filling

[Eryl]

I'm on a low catb diet and find that breakfast was just a habit. That's the way low carb affects you hunger hormone secrtion. These days I often nust have a cup of tea and vet to 2pm before noticing the time and think that I'd better eat something.

[Lizzo30 in reply to Eryl]

thats interesting

[Eryl in reply to Lizzo30]

Yes, sugar and refined carbs not only make you put on weight but the resulting raised blood sugar increases the secretion of ghrelin (the hunger hormone). If you eat a low carb diet you can suppress hunger and not only avoid the urge to snack but easily skip meals.

[Kitten-whiskers Administrator Vegan star]

That is a nice size cup of coffee 😊 I tend to make some GF/Vegan pancakes or if I am short on time I will whip up a vegan protein smoothie with various powers to make it more filling

[Lizzo30 in reply to Kitten-whiskers]

Hi Kitten whiskers yes it's pretty big it's all part of the enjoyment of breakfast , well done you for making pancakes that's the way to go if you are gluten free bc shop bought gf products tend to have high sugar content

[Kitten-whiskers Administrator Vegan star in reply to Lizzo30]

They do, it's shocking just how much 😟 really

[beckydriscoll]

Great breakfast! Wow so healthful.

I have regular coffee with a splash of half and half, a poached egg and a slice of rye bread.

[hfl20]

My go-to breakfast most days is oatmeal (sort of cooked muesli in my case)

1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon ground flax seed, 1 teaspoon of ground psyllium husk, and a handful of nuts (walnuts or pecans), 1 cup water.

Stir and microwave for 2 minutes in a serving bowl.

I then add about 1/2 cup berries (usually blueberries), a sprinkle of cinnamon, and perhaps a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey and then top with a layer of soy milk to cool and add moisture since the flax and psyllium may get a little gooey.

Add a couple of slices of sourdough or whole grain/seed bread with soy butter and I'm full for hours!

Coffee of course - 1 cup of drip during oatmeal prep, and a double shot espresso with a few ounces of frothed soy milk after my oatmeal.

[Lizzo30]

What a satisfying breakfast oats are good for the heart

[beagle44]

I like coffee too. What do you think the healthiest coffee beans are to grind up? Thanks.

[Lizzo30 in reply to beagle44]

Hi beagle44 Probably organic ? But I trust coffee producers and I don't buy organic my favourite is Columbian I bought a big bag of Lavazza coffee beans produced in Italy so that's whst I am drinking atm it's really nice.What about you ?

[beagle44 in reply to Lizzo30]

I'm just starting to shop around for a higher quality coffee. I currently grind what's available at the local grocery store, using their grinder. I'll look into the Lavazza coffee beans you mentioned. Thanks for the tip!

[Simes11]

I’m guessing the turmeric you’re using is for its anti-inflammatory properties.. but then this is negated with all of the highly-inflammatory sugar you’re adding with the marmalade, surely? 🤔

[Lizzo30 in reply to Simes11]

Hi Simes 11 I think turmeric is wonderful stuff but I am only having it once a week now because I am super sensitive and was reacting to it slightly As for sugar I wouldn't say it takes away from the benefits of turmeric

Do you have turmeric?

[Simes11 in reply to Lizzo30]

Oh no, that’s such a shame you’re so sensitive to it, Lizzo! Yes, I totally agree turmeric is wonderful stuff; I use both fresh & powdered in all sorts of things I’m making or cooking. As for the sugar though, I’m wondering/presuming that adding sugar into the diet would likely counteract the point of taking turmeric, but perhaps one at least lessens the harmful effects of the other.. 🤔 Would definitely be interesting to know for sure. 🙂

[Lizzo30]

Hi LifeisGolden that sounds so healthy also delicious