Elodie Banks used to be the sort of girl who either skipped breakfast or grabbed a sweet granola bar on her way out the door.
She just lacked the time or energy to consider what a nutritious start to the day truly looked like; she did not particularly worry about her health. That changed when she started experimenting with a vegan no-added-sugar diet.
The change originally presented a difficulty. Many morning goods, including smoothie packs, quick muesli, flavoured plant milks, are heavy in secret sugars. “I realised I was having a sugar crash before the day even started,” Elodie notes. Driven to take charge, she began waking somewhat earlier and cooking basic whole-food meals at home. A Health Nutrition Book: The Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrients
She was most shocked by how grounded and concentrated she felt after switching. Her mornings moved in a slower rhythm without processed foods or sugar surges. She began building balanced meals devoid of sugar by employing naturally sweet foods as ripe bananas, cinnamon and unsweetened fruits, therefore avoiding her feelings of lethargy.
Apart from the bodily changes, Elodie also saw a mental change. Making her breakfast became become a minor act of kindness, a routine allowing her time to breathe before the day started. She acknowledges it required work, but over time her kitchen started to be her morning refuge.
Though it doesn’t feel limited, Elodie’s morning ritual is nonetheless totally vegan today and devoid of added sweeteners. Actually, her favourite portion of the day is this one. She advises, “It’s not about perfection.” “It’s about beginning my day with decency—to myself and my body.”
