I asked this question to a good friend and colleague who recently told me about the healthy breakfast of yogurt and fruit she’d had that particular day.
Yogurt and fruit are certainly healthy foods but even healthier separately. Fruit is best eaten away from meals or before a meal (if your digestive capacity is good) because it digests more quickly than other foods. Also, according to Ayurveda it’s best to eat yogurt at lunch or latest by early afternoon. This is a good way to keep your digestive system happy.
So, what did she reply to my question about her normal breakfast?
Usually I actually have carbs..so cereal, milk and blueberries right now. Sometimes I get on a peanut butter kick!
Let me share my response to her with you as I’m sure she’s not alone.
There’s nothing wrong with carbs. It would just be better to eat the blueberries separately, say as a mid-morning snack (for the reasons mentioned above). Also you may be lactose intolerant (many people are) so trying a plant-based milk if you’re not already could help improve digestion. Try my easy recipe for freshly-made almond milk .
Finally what type of cereal do you have? Is it wheat-based? Many people have an intolerance to wheat so you might like to try switching to oatmeal or another non-wheat based cereal.
Peanut butter is fine – as long as you’re not allergic to peanuts, you have it occasionally and in moderation, and it’s organic and has no hidden extras (read labels carefully).
She was happy for me to share our exchange with you so that you could benefit from the breakfast tips to start your day and I’m happy to carry on the discussion with you. So, feel free to share your comments below.
