Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day - gets you started, but, according to ayurvedic principles, breakfast falls in a digestive rest period. The three cycles are believed to be roughly as follows:
INGEST - 12pm - 8pm
DIGEST - 8pm - 4am
REST - 4am - 12pm
I eat fresh fruit for breakfast as it puts very little strain on the digestive system, however, I do add dried fruits, ground nuts and grains. Here they are with some of main goodies they contain:
FLAX SEEDS - Omega 3 fatty acids and Vit C
WHEAT GERM - Protein, virtually all the essential minerals, Vits A, B1 and B3
SOYA LECITHIN - Phospholipids which aid in cell protection - a sort of 'oil' to keep things moving smoothly
APRICOT KERNELS - Vit B17, the anti-cancer vitamin (check out the facts before deciding whether to take these)
BRAZIL NUTS - Primarily Selenium but other minerals too
HAZELNUTS - Vits E & K and selenium
ALMONDS - Loaded with vitamins and minerals
GOJI BERRIES - Also loaded with vitamins and minerals as well as anti-oxidants
CRANBERRIES - Vit C and anti-oxidants
Leaf likes some muesli and granola with his fruit and goodies.
It all adds up to a delicious breakfast. Mind you I do enjoy the odd boiled egg and toast with Leaf's amazing marmalade.
