One of the most important keys to success is preparation, and that most definitely stands true with developing a Healthy Cooking lifestyle. So if you haven’t yet started getting prepared, it’s not too late. The best place to start is to create your Rise & Shine Bright Breakfast Plan for the first 7 days. Once you have your plan together, you’ll then be able to create a shopping list for your trip to the market.
STEP ONE:
Take a look at the theme for each day of the Healthy Cooking Journey Themes.
STEP TWO:
Get a notebook and pen. On a blank sheet, write down the days of the week from Wednesday to Tuesday going from top to bottom. Leave a line space should you need more room.
STEP THREE:
Write in what you will eat for each day. Take a look at the Recipes Inspiration List for some ideas. Here’s an example of a plan.
DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY
Grain Porridge
Oatmeal – loaded with bananas, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and peanuts, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, pinch of sea salt, and a drizzle of honey
DAY 2 – THURSDAY
Fruit & Nut Butter
Apples, pears and almond butter
DAY 3 -FRIDAY
Smoothie Day
Apple Pie Smoothie – Apple, banana, spinach, apple pie spice, and dates. Apple pie spice – cinnamon, nutmeg, ground clove, ginger, all spice, pinch of salt, almond milk
DAY FOUR – SATURDAY
Brunch Day! Frittata
Frittata without crust – Eggs, Yukon potato, spinach, almond milk, goat cheese, garlic, onions, red pepper.
DAY FIVE – SUNDAY
Bowl of Saute’d Veggies
Veggies of Choice – Green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots. onion, garlic, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil. Note: if you want to get all fancy and explore a more complex depth of flavor, try sautéing with the previously mentioned ingredients along with apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, fish sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
DAY SIX – MONDAY
Sundae on a Monday
Cabot Vanilla Greek Yogurt, sliced banana, walnuts, and sunflower seeds
DAY SEVEN – TUESDAY
Last Night’s Protein from Dinner, with Greens
-Say the plan is to make salmon on Monday evening-
Left-over salmon, kale, garlic, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and black pepper
STEP FOUR:
Go shopping. Bring your list of ingredients for the first 7 days to the market and check off each item as you shop through the departments.
STEP FIVE:
Organize your ingredients. Upon your return from the market, group your breakfast items together in the fridge and cabinets by day, to ensure that you’re well organized for your cook times. This is a step that will help you achieve success on this journey. You have enough to think about in the morning, so searching for ingredients is one less thing “on your plate.”
Follow these steps and you’re ready for the #betterthanyesterday14 Day Healthy Cooking Journey – Breakfast Edition!
Reminder: Once the journey begins, be sure to share your breakfast on your Instagram or Facebook accounts and tag #betterthanyeterday14 or direct message (FB) Yardley Messeroux (IG) @mylifeasyardley.