So as of lately, I have been working hard and working out harder…not to mention tearing my house apart preparing to move. Needless to say, I have been going non-stop daily for the past month and I can feel the toll it has been taking on my body. All the while, I have still been trying hard to eat healthy, and yet I ended up getting sick and also have been noticing a general lack of energy. After recovering from my illness, I have been racking my brain trying to figure out why I was still feeling tired…..and then it dawned on me. With the increase in my daily activity and new workout regimen, I don’t think I have really been focusing on my caloric intake. Though I try to eat healthy with lots of fruits and veggies, I think I have been lacking on the heartiness of my meals. I have just been making quick stuff, grabbing an apple or granola bar, rather than thinking and planning balanced meals. So, in addition to mass quantities of vitamin C, this week has been revolving around heartier healthy meals, while still keeping the calories within reason. I have to say, I’m feeling much better this week after consciously eating meals to power me through the day. This breakfast bowl is my new favorite post workout meal. Having cooked brown rice on hand has been a great help in adding healthy sustenance to my meals. I never thought of rice for breakfast, but its actually quite tasty in this easy scramble.
Jenni’s Power Breakfast Bowl
1 serving
1 tsp. coconut oil or olive oil
Diced bell pepper (about a 1.5 inch strip)
3 Sliced mushrooms
Handful of spinach
Couple spoonfuls of beans (any kind you like, I used organic pintos)
1/4 c. cooked brown rice
1 tbsp. water
Approx. 2 egg whites (I use a carton of Trader Joe’s Cage Free Whites)
Dash of seasoned salt
Heat oil over medium high heat in a small pan. Add mushrooms and peppers, saute for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach. Once spinach is wilted add beans. Then add rice and water (the water helps bring the rice back to life after being in the refrigerator) Saute another minute or so. Season with salt. Add egg whites. Scramble until whites are fully cooked. Eat and be powered for your day! 🙂
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