WEDNESDAY: a perfect start to the day

This morning's feed consisted of poached eggs, avocado and cherry tomatoes; the perfect combination of protein and good fats to keep me buzzing and satisfied through to lunch time. I'd usually chuck a few salad leaves on the plate for a bit of fibre, but I went to Harris Farm in Manly yesterday and treated myself to some Samphire (sea asparagus) and I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into the stuff. A big mug of pure green tea married beautifully with this dish and gave me the caffeine hit I needed to kick start my day.

p.s I hope you are appreciating my poached egg effort! The secret is to add a few drops of vinegar to the water, and trust yourself.

TUESDAY: Meat 'n' nuts

Charles Poliquin, my health and fitness idol, reckons you can’t get a better brecky combo than nuts and meat. His clients rave about the increased energy levels and mental acuity reaped from starting your day like this; “The meat allows for a slow and steady rise in blood sugar. The nuts provide a great source of healthy smart fats that allows the blood sugar to remain stable for an extended period of time.” Check out 

more of what Poliquin has to say here.

I gave chicken breasts and walnuts a whirl. I added a few salad leaves to mine because I try to add something green and crunchy to every meal I have to make sure I’m getting my fibre. I washed it down with a big cup of Oolong tea; a delicious brew that revs up your metabolism to the max.

Breakfast week

Breakfast is probably on my top 5 list of favourite things and should rate pretty highly on yours too. A good brecky will kick-start your metabolism for the whole day, so make it count. Try your hardest to make the time to have a hearty breakfast; if you’re really pushed for time, have SOMETHING. I always bolt a spoonful of Udo’s Choice oil blend before I’m running out the door, and I’ve always got pre-boiled eggs in my fridge which I can grab at the ready for an on-the-go protein hit.


MONDAY: Xanthe's raw protein shake

This dreamy concoction contains more antioxidants than you can shake a stick at and is totally 100% natural with none of the nasty chemicals and synthetic nonsense you find in commercial protein powders. It is a mix of the following all whizzed up in a blender:
2 raw eggs
1 handful of blueberries
1 banana
1 handful of rolled oats
1 heaped teaspoon of cacao powder
Rice milk ( you can use milk/ yogurt/ any alternative you feel like)


Good morning!