The importance of a good morning start

Our mornings are the foundation for our health. We sleep all night and our bodies go into hibernation mode so when we awaken it's time to prepare our bodies for the day. I like to start by doing a couple sun salutations (yoga) or some light stretching. This helps let the muscles know you are awake. Than I follow it by drinking a cup of warm water. I sometimes add lemon juice and ginger. This helps awaken the digestive system to better prepare it for the day. Let it settle in your stomach for a good 30 minutes before eating breakfast. Lastly, breakfast! The most important meal of the day. Make this meal count with either a smoothie packed full of greens and fruits, or a bowl of fiber filled hot cereal and berries, or protein filled eggs on whole wheat toast. There are many ways to make your breakfast stand up to the challenge. Don't walk out the door with s donut or just coffee. This will set the tone for how your day will be and how you will feel. I have included a smoothie recipe below! You can actually make up freezer baggies for the week individually with all of the ingredients except the milk to help make your mornings faster.

Green Smoothie

1 half banana

1 cup kale or spinach 

1 cup berries 

1/3 cup mango

1 tbsp almond butter 

1/4 an Avacado 

1 tsp chia seeds 

1 capsule of turmeric opened 

1 tsp of cod liver oil 

1 1/2 cup almond milk