In Which I Reacquaint Myself With Breakfast

Speaking generally, I have a bad habit of either skipping breakfast or eating something soulless like a granola bar, a yogurt, or a piece of fruit. I'm an early riser - almost always up before six - but even then, it's hard. I never have an appetite when I first wake up, and there's always stuff to do (laundry, dishes, e-mails to answer) - not to mention getting the kids ready and out the door. But I know that I feel better when I have a good breakfast. My workout is easier, I'm far less cranky, and it's pleasant to take some time to myself in the morning. My doctor has advised me to have more protein and antioxidants, so I have tried to make that advice a part of every meal to the best of my ability.

Last night I had made some mushrooms to go with dinner. I emptied a big container (a really big one from a warehouse store) of sliced white mushrooms into a pan, seasoned them with some ground ginger and garlic salt, added in a couple of tablespoons of water, and cooked with a lid over medium heat for a few minutes. I had also steamed a couple pounds of asparagus.

This morning I took a cup of leftover mushrooms, chopped up about a half-dozen stalks of asparagus, rewarmed both items, and topped them with two over-easy eggs. I had a hot mug of blueberry tisane and some tangy cold V8 on the side. The whole thing took approximately 7 minutes to prepare, and that includes heating the egg pan. The bland richness of the yolks was delicious over the juicy, gingery mushrooms and the bright green taste of the asparagus. I read from Beard On Food as I ate.


Here is the nutritional breakdown for this meal, according to The Daily Plate:

Calories 232

Fat 9

Cholesterol 430

Sodium 616

Carbs 19

Sugar 12

Fiber 9

Protein 19

I should note that I have very low cholesterol and blood pressure, so I don't much worry about sodium or cholesterol in my food.

I should also note that I really, really need to go ahead and get that new camera because this is just pathetic. I hate my flash so very much.