Hot Lemon Water

How do you start your days? Are you a fan of hot water with lemon as I am?? I mean, I SWEAR by it!!! Seriously - Lemon Water really keeps me hustlin'!!

I know - it doesn't seem like it would taste great but it really is a super drink.

The combination of the lemons with the hot water really helps the body in the morning after 8+ hours of fasting. Hot lemon water helps with detoxification of the body. Lemons are a great alkaline food, which helps balance your body's pH. Hot lemon water soothes an upset stomach. The hot water helps cleanse the system, while the lemon juice helps soothe the acidity. Hot lemon water stimulates your gastrointestinal tract by waking it up to absorb nutrients. Lemon juice supports weight loss as it contains pectin, which is a soluble fiber, known for helping with weight loss.

A Simple Smoothie

I am a breakfast person. I need sustenance in the morning so I don't get hangry, so I'm productive, and so I can just get started with the day.

Breakfast has so many benefits. Well - a healthy breakfast does. One that is high in lean protein, vitamins, and minerals. Breakfast helps with better performance, including concentration, strength, and endurance. Breakfast-easters have better short-term memory. Breakfast also helps improve one's mood by providing glucose to the brain.

The studies go back and forth about whether breakfast is crucial for weightloss or not. While the studies show that breakfast eaters tend to be more slender, this observation is a correlation and does not necessarily show a causation of breakfast causing weightless. 

Berry and Banana Smoothie

In a blender (I love my nutribullet), combine 1 banana, 1 cup assorted berries, 1 scoop protein powder, 1/2c skim milk (or almond or coconut), 1/2c water, and 1 teaspoon maca powder. Blend until smooth. Here I topped with 1t ground flaxseed, 1t chia seeds, and 1t shredded coconut. (These can also be blended in).