Occasionally I notice my working-from-home-habits and...
a) wonder if other people do the same (please comment below if you do - I'd love to know)
b) wonder if people would like to know about them as an easy way to upscale their nutrition
I thought of this the other day when I was fully booked from 8am till 9pm, and as I got my breakfast-for-lunch ingredients out, I decided to share this as a simple tip for busy and/or fatigued people who may not have the energy, time or the motivation to cook, but would like to eat something warm and nourishing in the middle of the day.
At times this has been my saviour when I'm having a more MS'y week, and I need to make simple, easy food that still gives me the nutrients I need to keep me well and stable. When you live with a long term condition (Multiple Sclerosis for me) which induces fatigue, there is a fine balance between not having the energy to do much in that moment, and knowing that good, well rounded nutrition is vital for maintaining good health which is likely to reduce the frequency of these spells, and also help you recover from a period of fatigue.
Breakfast-for-Lunch-Porridge
RECIPE:
3 x tbsp whole oats (fibre, antioxidants, some B vits)
1 x tbsp chia seeds (fibre, omega 3's, vitamin E)
1 x tbsp mixed seeds such as pumpkin and sunflower seeds (magnesium, healthy fats, phytoestrogens)
1 x cup frozen berries (vitamin C, folate, fibre, vitamin K, zinc)
1 x small handful of nuts such as almonds, cashew, brazil nuts, walnuts (protein, fibre, healthy fats, nutrient dense)
Milk of choice, or water works too - enough to cover oats, adding a little at the end to get to the consistency you like.
Honey or maple syrup to taste if you want
METHOD:
Cook the oats with the milk or water - in the microwave or in a pan - until the oats soften and look creamy
Throw in the frozen berries and heat through
Top the whole thing with seeds, nuts and honey if you want it.
Mix if you don't mind it looking like a big pink mess!
Overall benefits:anti-inflammatory ingredients, supports strong bones, healthy muscle function, heart health, gut health, promotes good sleep
As always, comment below if this was useful and even better tell me if you make this or already do this!
More healthy habits to come next week - if you'd like me to write about something specific, let me know.
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Love, Lynne x
I am a yoga teacher, nutrition & wellbeing coach and reiki practitioner, offering classes, one to one wellbeing coaching and group mini retreats at my centre The Yoga & Wellness Rooms in Shoreham By Sea, and via zoom for those who prefer to stay cosy at home, or aren't local to me. I currently have 2 x spaces for one to one coaching in Shoreham or via zoom. Get in touch directly if you think this is something you would like to start.
2025 is the year of the retreat! I'm so excited to be running my next one in Morocco in June - details of this are on my website - get in touch if you'd like a full immersion week of yoga, pilates, incredible food and some warm sunshine!
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