Oh come on now. Don't sleep late. Haven't you heard that breakfast is the most important meal? It fuels the efforts of the first part of your day.
We often get the majority of our work done in those early hours of the day before lunch. How much more so, if we've fed our bodies and brains a nourishing, energy-boosting meal to break the night's fast?
One of my favorite breakfasts is a bowl of Creme Fraiche with fresh fruit. It's a French version of sour cream and you can make it at home. It's fermentation prepares the stomach for a new day of eating and adds that good bacteria that helps digestion and fights the bad bacteria.
The finished product is slightly tart, smooth and rich. Add a touch of honey and berries and you have a delicious morning treat.
Creme Fraiche
Nourishing Traditions, by Sally Fallon
1 pint good quality cream
1 tablespoon commercial or whole-milk buttermilk or Creme Fraiche from a previous batch
Optional, available fruit: chopped apples, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, mangoes, or any other fruit that appeals to you.
Dab of honey
Start with good cream, raw is best. Do not use ultra pasteurized. Place cream in a clean glass container. Add buttermilk, stir well, cover tightly and place in a warm spot for 20 to 24 hours. Chill well.
The next morning stir slowly and serve with a tablespoon of honey and the cut fruit.
**Please forgive the lack of accents in the French words "Creme Fraiche." I couldn't save or publish the blog with them in it.
I've been reading great things lately about the Greek yogurts too. I love mixing a bit of yogurt with frozen fruit, or blending them into a frosty drink, for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteYes, yogurt will do the same thing for your digestion and it's probably easier since you can buy it. Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier but any yogurt that has active cultures is great. Yogurt is a food you can eat every day and you can do so much with it. I think I want a frosty yogurt drink right now.
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