The 5-minute breakfast salad
It’s 11:30am, and even with your third cup of coffee you’re still dragging yourself through your morning meetings. Or worse - you’re so jacked-up and anxious that you’re having trouble focusing.
Whether your mornings are sluggish or adrenaline-fueled, you can flip the script and actually feel more:
→ Awake
→ Alert
→ Focused
→ Steady
I’ve got a bunch of tools for this but one is what I eat in the morning, and one of my favorites is my 5-Minute Breakfast Salad.
Greens in the morning aren’t for everyone, but if you can swing it - here are 4 reasons this salad is amazing for mental clarity and physical energy:
1. Protein
A protein-packed breakfast helps to keep your blood sugar stable, which in turn keeps your energy levels stable. Win!
2. Good fats
Healthy fats in foods like avocados and extra virgin olive oil help the brain function better, and since fat slows down the absorption of glucose in the bloodstream, they provide satiety while avoiding blood sugar spikes (which inevitably lead to blood sugar crashes.)
3. Antioxidants
Colorful fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants called phytonutrients which are excellent for cognitive function, and mental health support.
4. Dark leafy greens
The greens themselves, folks! Dark leafy greens support optimal brain function. They’re high in folate which is great for energy, mood and brain health. My favorites are baby arugula and baby kale - easier to digest than grown up kale or raw spinach.
Now for the best part - how to make this in 5 minutes:
→ Hard boil a bunch of eggs at the top of the week
→ Cut up your veggies at the same time
→ Buy pre-washed greens
→ Put it all together and enjoy.