In general. incorporating a nutritious breakfast into your daily routine can provide numerous health benefits, from increased energy and better cognitive function to weight management and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Making time for breakfast can lead to improved overall well-being and a more balanced diet.
There are varying opinions on the importance of breakfast and what to eat. Ayurveda always suggests that it depends on the individual. A kapha-type (earth and water) do better with fasting and could ideally be satisfied with a vegetable juice, coffee or green tea. Vata-types (air and ether) need more grounding and will be served by porridge or soup and unleavened bread, and pitta-types (fire and water) with their quick metabolism will ideally have something nourishing and hydrating like a blended smoothie, oatmeal with stewed apples, chia pudding, etc.
After fasting for 10 hours plus, in between dinner and breakfast, the body needs hydration. First thing in the morning, drink a glass of room temperature water, plain for pita, and with a squeeze of lemon juice for vata and kapha-types, this will assist in detoxification and elimination. For vata and pitta-types, after morning practices, eat a satisfying breakfast that will carry you through to lunch. Here are a few ideas:
- Oatmeal or other porridge sprinkled with nuts, seeds and served with stewed fruit, spices and ghee
- Breakfast Papaya Bowl
- Low sugar smoothies
- Sprouted Ezekiel sprouted tortillas - warmed with goat's cheese and finely chopped greens, served with slices of tomatoes and avocado
- Sprouted Ezekiel bread or English muffins spread with avocado or nut butter and sprinkled with digestive spices
- Stewed apples served with a dollop of coconut yogurt and sprinkled with freshly ground flax seeds
- Chia pudding
- Soup or prepared veggies
- Prepared soba noodles with vegetables and tofu or other protein
Eating a substantial and satisfying breakfast reduces the need to snack. Do your best to stick with 3 meals for vata and pitta-types and 2 for kapha.
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