Wouldn’t it be nice to have a breakfast formula that never fails? The Foundational Five, created by McKel Hill Kooienga is an easy system that helps you nourish your body without much thought. It is perfect for those mornings, where you go to the kitchen with your eyes almost closed.
Using the simple system ensures that you are nourishing your body, consuming a balance of macronutrients in combination with the 'flavor factor', which celebrates the liveliness of the food, the taste and aroma that really makes our meals the most nice ", says Kooienga."It's so important to know how to nourish your body well and also how to do it in a way that is enjoyable, positive and fun."
According to Kooienga, when preparing breakfast, or other healthy meals, you should focus on the following five ingredients:
Protein: beans, vegetables, tofu, quinoa, nuts, seeds, eggs, seafood, meat, etc.
Fat: extra virgin olive oil, olives, avocado oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, salmon, tuna, sardines, coconut, coconut oil etc.
Carbohydrates with sugar: potatoes, oats, quinoa, rice, bread, pasta, beans, peas, corn and fruit.
Other carbohydrates: greens and vegetables, such as arugula, kale, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Flavor factor: various sauces, spices, etc.
For each morning, make sure you put something from each category. This way you will have a dish full of nutritional value.
"By having this simple system to follow, you will start to have easier meals, especially breakfast."
Source: Well & Good
