Comments on: A Progressive Plant-Based Breakfast (with Massaged Breakfast Kale)

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 23:09:27 +0000

Hi Michelle–thanks so much for this lovely comment. I am so glad you find this, and other things I write here, inspirational and practical, too. You are right, I eat a lot fruit in the morning. Most of the fruit I eat is at breakfast time, but not all. Since I don’t have to limit it in the way McDougall Maximum Weight Loss requires, I do eat more than you would in a day.Nevertheless, I’m sure you could adapt something like this to your requirements. I am very glad to hear your own fatigue index is improving, and may that keep on keeping on!! 🙂

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:41:59 +0000

Hi Maria:

OK I am going to adopt this as much as I possibly can. McDougall Maximum Weight Loss limits fruits to two a day and I see you use a good variety for breakfast maybe more even than my daily allotment. Still, I start most days with kale and oats or mixed fruit and oats – but I love the idea of having both and adding more grains to breakfast too.

I bet the nutrient density you are getting this way is just off the charts and clearly has added to your energy, stamina and improved health. I am all for being able to be up and exercising instead of laying down again for a nap just from the exertion of washing and dressing. I completely have been in that camp of fatigue and pain and am getting beyond that just now. In very large part DUE TO YOU and this blog and my other dear buddies at McDougall! Thanks for another wonderful blog post and tons of inspiration 🙂 Michelle

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 15:57:53 +0000

Thanks, Nicole! 🙂 I just got some grief from my sister about how much I eat, and then I made her laugh by saying I know, I just wrote a blog post about how much I eat for breakfast!! Glad to know you like to have kale or some greens as part of your breakfast, too. xoxo

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 15:56:37 +0000

Thanks, Silva! Sounds like you have a progressive breakfast now too! I enjoyed hearing the variations on a theme. Thanks!

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 15:55:24 +0000

Thanks, Tami! Let me know if your try a bowl of raw kale as part of your own breakfast routine. Glad I’ve enticed you!

By: Tami @Nutmeg Notebook

Tami @Nutmeg Notebook — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:57:00 +0000

I usually have a big bowl of fruit with a 1/2 cup old fashioned oats and chia seeds for breakfast after my 3 mile morning walk. Sometimes I will have a green smoothie made with kale instead of cereal. Although I love kale I have never eaten a bowl of it raw for breakfast. I just might have to give this a try.

Your progressive breakfast sounds like the perfect morning routine.Beautifully written and a joy to read.

By: Nicole O'Shea

Nicole O'Shea — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 18:48:11 +0000

Yum! I love the progressive breakfast. And I loved hearing the details of what you are able to now before breakfast as compared to before.

Girl, you *earn* that breakfast!

xoxo

Nicole

(ps – I eat kale or a green with breakfast most days! YOu are so right – so satisfying!)

By: Silvia

Silvia — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:51:15 +0000

When I read about Chef AJ’s breakfast I tried steamed cabbage or chard with a bit of balsamico. And I really liked it.
But I had to have my usual breakfast too. That is glutenfree oats (cooked in water) + sprouted buckwheat + dried berries and an apple + 3Tablespoons of freshly ground flaxseed.
Inspired by your breakfast I started to mash a small banana in the plate too and really like that addition.
I start at home at eat the rest at work.
I really wish I would find the time to steam a bit of greens and eat them first thing in the morning. It felt really good to start the day with greens.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:29:13 +0000

Hi Beth, thanks for reading and for your hearty encouragement! 🙂 Kale is not for everyone, but I have always loved it. Let me know when you give it a whirl. 🙂

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 05:34:06 +0000

” I can remember a time when I had to go lay myself down after the process of having breakfast, going to the bathroom, showering, and getting dressed. Getting ready for the day exhausted me so much that I’d laugh ruefully and say I was all ready to go back to bed”
Wow, that is progress! You are doing so much now. Good for you
I still have not tried kale. One of these days… 🙂