Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s your fuel for the day, so make it count.  Make sure to eat high energy low calorie foods to get you  going.   Eggs, whole-grain porridge,  even pancakes can be very sustaining low calorie foods for breakfast if you don’t eat too much!  My husband cooks me an omelette with fresh vegetables most mornings! I’m a pretty lucky woman!

The key to keeping any food low-calorie is to eat in moderation.  Eat like the French!  They really do know how to eat.  Fresh whole foods, butter, cheese, but only a little bit.  No deprivation, only moderation.  Small bites of rich foods are very satisfying and will keep you full longer..

Water.Before you eat anything, drink 16 ounces of water to flush out your body.  Our bodies have been working very hard through the night cleansing and repairing itself.  Water will help flush out toxins and hydrate the body.  It will also fill you up.  Drink  a lot of water throughout the day.  It’s one of the most low calorie foods there is… and it’s free!   At the first sign of hunger, always drink a glass of water before you eat, especially if you need rapid weight loss today.  That may be all you need.


Eggs.  1-2 Whole egg omelet with fresh, sauted asparagus, garlic, onion, tomatoes and zucchini (any vegetable you like.)

Eggs are the most nutrient dense low calorie  foods there is. The only nutrient they lack is vitamin C. They’re great lean protein, easy to carry, and very versatile. My acupuncturist scolded me once when I told her I only ate egg whites.  She said the richest part of the egg is the yolk.  Eggs are important for our brain.  Good fat. So good for you!  I’ve eaten them ever since.

Steel Cut Oats.  Yummy topped with 1 tbsp. agave syrup and cinnamon.  Steel cut oats seem to keep me satiated longer than rolled oats.  This is because they are very high fiber low calorie foods.  I also like how chewy they are!  I love blue agave syrup because it’s as sweet as honey, only low on the glycemic index.   Agave syrup and cinnamon mixed together will definitely keep your blood sugar even.

Pancakes.

1 c. buckwheat flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

2 tbsp. sugar

1 egg beaten

1 c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

If I’m not focused on food combining, I’ll eat a pancake made with buckwheat flour.  You can use whole wheat if you like, but I try to stay gluten-free when I can.   Combine flour with an egg and some milk.  Stir to consistency desired and top with pure maple syrup, honey or dip in applesauce.  Whole grain pancakes are very filling, but don’t over do it.  One large or 2 smaller pancakes are enough when you are counting calories.    Fresh blueberries in the batter make it even yummier still! 

Bon Apetite!