Rise, graze & shine

They say in order to get and stay fit you need to find an exercise you love. So straight-forward and true, yet many people still slog it out in gym classes they hate only to give it all up three months later. I love jogging and walking (having a dog is beyond helpful) and adore yoga and shopping.

Breakfast is the same. If you're not eating in the morning, you clearly haven't found something to look forward to. So here's a few to try:

Rhubarb, bircher muesli and sheeps milk yogurt
Grab some rhubarb from the markets on the weekend, chop it up (any size you want), add enough water to almost cover, two heaped tablespoons of brown sugar and a bit of cinnamon or vanilla. Simmer on very low for 30 minutes, let it cool, store in the fridge for the week. Sheeps milk yoghurt is creamier than cows, plus it contains lactobacillus acidophilus, a bacteria that encourages the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. Throw in a splash of organic milk if you like.

Strawberry and fromage frais toast
Thinly slice a good, heavy loaf of sourdough or spelt bread and toast. Top with fromage frais, fresh strawberries or raspberries and a drizzle of manuka honey. Spelt is an ancient form of wheat that suits most peeps (like moi) who are sensitive to wheat. Fromage frais is fresh, soft curd cheese that has a slightly sweet flavour and is low in fat. Find it at good delis and use within a few days (Jannei is my fave brand).

Eggs and dukkah soldiers
Boil an egg and eat it with strips of toast coated in olive oil and dukkah and cucumber fingers. Dukkah is an Egyptian mix of crushed nuts, seeds and spices - incredibly tasty and so good for you. Don't even think of skipping the egg yolk... they might contain more fat, but it's actually essential fatty acids omega-3 (good for brain and eyes) and omega-6 (healthy skin, hair, libido, growth and reproduction), plus vitamins A, E, D and K. And always, always buy organic.

These brekkies contain both protein and carbs, which will keep you feeling satisfied until lunch and reduce carb and sugar cravings for the rest of the day. So delicious. So clever.