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.

The Bean of the Gods

I’ve had a lot of crap to deal with lately which has caused me to crumble into a grouchy, neurotic  hollow husk of the lady I once was. So yesterday I made a trip down to my local health food shop and picked up a bag of my secret stress busting weapon –cacao.

Hailed ‘the bean of the gods’ by the Mayans, this super food contains a nourishing cocktail of zinc, magnesium, omega 3, chromium, calcium, amino acids, potassium… and as many anti-oxidants as 21 cups of tea.

Get it powdered to make delicious smoothies or hot cocoa drinks; or get some lovely crunchy cacao nibs and mix them into muesli or yogurt and you’ll be floating in raw chocolatey heaven.  I always grab Cacao Power powder from Power Super Foods because they are super careful in processing the beans, no exposure to harsh temperatures, so as to retain all the juicy nutrients.

My favourite breakfast: Whizz up some cacao powder with a banana, an egg and some coconut water (or milk or yogurt if you have no qualms about lactose) for a perfect energizing protein smoothie.