It wasn't until recently that I connected the dots of how important it is to combine the complex carb with the lean protein (in this case, rolled oats and egg whites). Mind you, I have read dozens of books and magazines that listed it as a bullet point time and time again -- but I think I just subconsciously ignored it because maybe it seemed like "more work" to me to not only think about clean foods but also combining the right foods.
I use to just eat the oatmeal or just the eggs for breakfast but never together...that is until the dots finally connected. It was my chiropractor (you never know who is going to inspire you!) who finally drilled it in my brain when he asked me how much protein I was getting a day. I didn't have a clue how to answer. Then he said, "You are already doing the work...eating clean, working out - now you need to rely on science to take you to the next level. What if you could double your success by just combining the right foods?" It was a total "Ah HA" moment for me! By combining lean protein and complex carbs at each meal, it helps you slow down the carb-to-fat conversion in your body - in other words, it keeps you feeling full and satisfied between meals. But also for me, it helps ensure I am getting enough protein throughout the day when I am intentionally making it a part of every meal.
Now I tend to rely on my oats and egg whites for breakfast the majority of the time. What I love about both is - in my opinion - you can't mess them up! I will make a large pot of oatmeal at the beginning of the week so it's ready to go each morning by simply heating it up (sometimes I even like it cold!). I just take rolled oats (buy it in bulk at the health food store), add water (sometimes I will do half water and half soy milk), add some ground cinnamon, handful of organic raisins, handful of slivered raw almonds, throw in the chia seeds and wheat germ, cook it on the stove top for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how much I am making and I am good to go for the week. Sometimes instead of raisins I will do chopped apples...or I might leave out the fruit while cooking and instead add it on top before serving - such as a handful of fresh berries or half of a peach. I also now love the combination of the oats and egg whites mixed together...is that weird?
I use to just eat the oatmeal or just the eggs for breakfast but never together...that is until the dots finally connected. It was my chiropractor (you never know who is going to inspire you!) who finally drilled it in my brain when he asked me how much protein I was getting a day. I didn't have a clue how to answer. Then he said, "You are already doing the work...eating clean, working out - now you need to rely on science to take you to the next level. What if you could double your success by just combining the right foods?" It was a total "Ah HA" moment for me! By combining lean protein and complex carbs at each meal, it helps you slow down the carb-to-fat conversion in your body - in other words, it keeps you feeling full and satisfied between meals. But also for me, it helps ensure I am getting enough protein throughout the day when I am intentionally making it a part of every meal.
Now I tend to rely on my oats and egg whites for breakfast the majority of the time. What I love about both is - in my opinion - you can't mess them up! I will make a large pot of oatmeal at the beginning of the week so it's ready to go each morning by simply heating it up (sometimes I even like it cold!). I just take rolled oats (buy it in bulk at the health food store), add water (sometimes I will do half water and half soy milk), add some ground cinnamon, handful of organic raisins, handful of slivered raw almonds, throw in the chia seeds and wheat germ, cook it on the stove top for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how much I am making and I am good to go for the week. Sometimes instead of raisins I will do chopped apples...or I might leave out the fruit while cooking and instead add it on top before serving - such as a handful of fresh berries or half of a peach. I also now love the combination of the oats and egg whites mixed together...is that weird?
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| Pot of Glorified Oatmeal Made & Ready for the Week |
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| The Secret to Successful Clean Eating is Making Sure You Combine Your Oatmeal (Complex Carb) with the Egg Whites (Lean Protein). |
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