What is your first meal of the day? Whether you eat breakfast at 9am or your first meal is at 12pm, how you break a fast (meaning first meal of the day after fasting all night) makes a huge difference in your mood, energy and over all health!
I have many heroes in my kitchen! Let’s talk about two of them today and how great they are to enjoy as the first meal of your day ; pumpkin seeds and cottage cheese.
Pumpkin Seeds: The Tiny Superstars!
These little powerhouses are surprisingly important for your mitochondria. Loaded with antioxidants and zinc, they’re not just snacks; they’re your mini energy stations!
The antioxidants like phenolic acids, lignans, and vitamins E & C scavenge free radicals and protect mitochondria from oxidative damage. They are also high in L-tryptophan which is a precursor to NAD+ and NADH. And what the heck is NAD and NADH? These molecules play essential roles in shuttling electrons during ATP energy production in mitochondria. In other words, they are the heroes for energy production!
Cottage Cheese: The Protein Champion and not only that! Its packed with probiotics!
Rich in protein, cottage cheese keeps you full!
We are made of protein. Without protein we do not exist. Your immune system, hormones, enzymes that help with all the body’s reactions like breaking down food, and tissues, muscles, all is made of amino acids – which build protein!
Cottage cheese is easy and super versatile and pairs well with all sorts of tasty toppings like blueberries and cinnamon or cucumbers and carrots.
How you start your day sets the tone for your energy and health. So why not make it delicious and nutritious?
Cheers to you feeling, functioning and looking the way you love!
Adriana
