For me, one lifestyle practice that offers an immediate boost of self-TLC is breakfast, which I eagerly wake up to every morning because, yes, it's my favorite meal of the day. As a health coach, I genuinely believe in food's healing properties and ability to enhance our bodies' inherent intelligence—and that begins with our first meal of the day.
To start the day off right and keep my intentions in check, I whip up one of my go-to healthy breakfasts for sustained energy, better focus, and overall vitality:This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.Toast is one of those dishes that can come together quickly, with ample room for healthy culinary improvisation. And while having a loaf of
at home is nonnegotiable, I also diversify my bread intake with different types of delicious whole-grain options.cocoa's antioxidantsTo prepare, pop a slice of your favorite bread in the toaster oven and top it off with a couple of squares of dark chocolate . Make sure to keep an eye on your toast—you want the chocolate to melt, not burn. Once it's out of the oven, finish off your toast with any creative toppings of choice.
For a morning porridge, I like to make my quinoa on the stove with a mix of equal parts almond milk and water, plus a bit of stevia. Once the mixture boils, I cover it and reduce it to simmer for 12 to 15 minutes .