Got Brain Fog? This Is What You Need To Eat For Breakfast

Here are five things we learned from Anni's book about how to give your brain an extra boost in the morning.

Anni uses high-quality, nutritious grains like spelt, rye, oats, rice, buckwheat, and amaranth to add texture, fiber, and resistant starch1 to her morning meals—which help to keep you satiated and focused throughout the morning, and optimize digestion.

Yes, visually stunning ingredients like beets, turmeric, matcha, spirulina, berries, and black tahini all make breakfast bowls look really cool, but more importantly, they provide your body with tons of antioxidants and phytonutrients that keep inflammation in check and your energy levels up throughout the morning.

In her Green Powder Bowl (recipe below), she uses wheatgrass powder, which is great for boosting energy without caffeine. The same goes for cacao2, which is the star ingredient in her Cacao + Goji Sprinkle (recipe below). Both ingredients provide the body and brain with the kind of serene, non-jittery energy that caffeine can't compare to.

"I find cooking meditative and it's my way of relaxing, clearing my mind, and letting go of the daily distractions of life. Some people meditate in the morning, but you will find me preparing a breakfast bowl mandala with the same intention and focus. I find this mindfulness practice makes a huge difference in my day."

From nut "rawgurt" (recipe below) to frozen shelled edamame, Anni uses quality, whole food plant proteins in a way that seems almost revolutionary in their unexpectedness and simplicity. Achieving a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs in your meals, no matter what time of day, can keep you feeling fuller and more focused for longer.

Ingredients

Toppings

Blitz all the ingredients, except the toppings, together in a high-speed blender. Pour into a bowl and make smoothie bowl art on top with the toppings!

Ingredients

2. Put the almonds, cashews, 400ml (1⅔ cups) water, vanilla, and dates into a blender and whizz until smooth. Pour the "rawgurt" into a sterilized glass jar, mix in the ground flaxseeds until combined, then chill in the fridge to thicken and cool for 1 to 2 hours.

Toasted Ingredients

Raw Ingredients

3. Meanwhile, mix all the "raw" ingredients in a large bowl. Remove the toasted mixture from the oven, leave to cool, then combine with the "raw" ingredients. Store in an airtight jar for up to 4 weeks.