Break Your Fast With a Gut Healthy Breakfast

      First thing in the morning, I’m not generally one of those hungry as a bear folk. As I understand the benefits of Intermittent Fasting, I tend to prolong breaking my fast for as long as I can. What I do consume, however, immediately upon rising, is a hydrating mug of warm and zesty lemonade. See Alyce’s Lemonade, with a Twist, Hot or Cold recipe.

On weekdays I simplify life by whipping up a Greenie (green smoothie) and bring it to work in a glass jar. This I sip it all morning, from around 9:00 am onward. I find this meal for a drink to be filling and energizing. My more recent and richer Ketogenic version, (made with coconut oil) really seems to take the edge off from any morning irritability or work tension. See Alyce’s Greenie, Keto Version.

On more relaxed days, like weekends and holidays, I am able to enjoy a more leisurely breakfast or brunch. On these days I focus on gut healthy menu options for delicious, nutritious meals.

See my Microbiome Breakfast Menu below.

~ Microbiome Breakfast Menu~

Day Starters: Wake up your gut with enzymes.

• Hot Lemon Tonic (Alyce’s Lemonade with a Twist)

Probiotics ~ Have some good fermented foods to start your morning meal.

• Kiefer straight-up
• Yogurt with toppings (chopped * nuts, berries, coconut flakes)

Prebiotics ~ Fertilize & heal your gut garden.

• Chia, Banana & Berry Bowl w/chopped * Nuts.
• Green smoothie (choice of, veg & fruit)

~Hearty Microbiome Brunch Menu~

Combine Prebiotics, Probiotics & Protein: Boost Your Energy!

• Poached Egg in Miso broth w/ Thinly Sliced Diakon topped w/ Scallions
• Steak & Eggs

Mid Morning Warming Drink:

* Matcha powdered, green tea has 137 times more antioxidants than regularly brewed green tea.

** Be sure to soak your raw nuts to break down the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors, or partially sprout for two to three days. Soaking nuts allows for proper digestion. Sprouting allows for more nutritional value.