Food Habits...

I wake knowing I need to go for a power walk or do a few salutes to the sun and stretches, but before commencing my regime of activity it’s a drink a glass or two of water.  Without a doubt whilst in the midst of my morning activity, I will start pondering my morning meal. Will it be a green juice, porridge, organic weet-bix with unhomogenised full cream milk, sourdough bread with peanut butter, scrambled eggs and parsley on toast or will I skip it and simply go to my desk with a cup of tea and handful of almonds, time is the essence.

It was after staying at The Farm, that I started blending my green juice at home

There’s not too much routine to my consumption of foods as my daily routine is varied and I like to keep my meals varied.  But there are habits that I do have in place that are a staple:

- my sigg water bottle is always filled with water and with me if I have to head out of the office

- a glass of water is always on my desk, sometimes have fun creating a jug of water filled with herbs or fruits

- a delicious pink lady apple or two also accompanies me (especially in the car when I to see my nephew, he likes an apple)

- a quick meal out to break the desk monotony is a bakery pie + salad or toasty

- days are maxed to three cups of tea at the desk or a couple at the desk and a long black with hot milk on the side at café

- veggies in any quantity, format or combination are consumed at some point in the day

- rarely eat red meat and if its chicken its free range and fish is Australian

- downfall! I do love a cherry ripe, a lemon slice or starfish bakery made muffin

shopping that involves freshness + using recycled bags

TIPS to develop some good food habits:

- pack some nuts, sultanas or fresh fruit for snacks

- purchase a quality water bottle, stop the random purchasing of plastic takeaway bottles, once you have your own you’ll use it

- keep meals fresh as possible whether cooking at home or out – especially if eating out or having take-away you do have options!

- choose foods that are not deep fried, covered in sugar or laden with processed sauces

- herbal tea chilled or a few frozen berries in water instead of any surgery processed drink

- spend a week or so at a spa wellness retreat to experience the wholesome spa cuisine can kick start some good habits

just a sample of what Absolute Sanctuary a serving up from their LOVE Kitchen

What wholesome food tips or habits to you have?