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I’thandi Munro @ithandi

Breakfast

So I struggle with eating breakfast, often feel sick most mornings and eat late. I used to juts drink coffee and go. BUT I’m trying to get some nutrients in my body before I go for a full day of teaching fitness classes, and dance classes (newly a PT. So learning still everyday) I’ve been tracking my macros on a new app I’m trying called Lifesum (anyone ever tried it? Reviews welcome) and I’m learning that when I THINK I’ve eaten enough for that day of full movement… I’m still thousands of calories below what my body needs. - Insight welcome on this.. because I struggle and don’t think it’s possible for me to eat that much sometimes. So I’m starting today with Matcha (already drank) a shilajit mineral plant protein powder drink with some flax seed oil, two bananas and of course water.

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Your Guide Emily@EmilyMeisner 2y

Great to get in these nutrients! I haven’t heard of that app, I will check it out. Another I have used is Cronometer… it is great to have some idea o how much you are consuming. Many of us underconsume nutrients. I will do a post this week to help navigate calories, macros and how to “intuitively” eat

I’thandi Munro@ithandi 2y

I definitely was not getting enough protein so it’s been helping with that a lot. It’s also making me look at the back of everything in detail to find choices that have the highest amount of protein. Specifically with plant based products.

Julia Meisner@jarjam1 2y

@ithandi I hear ya! I am still trying to get food into me before 10am! Be careful with matcha, it can be an irritant when you are already struggling with nausea. A good sourdough bread with nut butter can give you some energy nutrients in the morning and try citrus. Be careful with eating 2 bananas, they "bind" you up! 😊. Not a big fan of tracking macro tracking, just keep your veggies flowimg and always a good source of protein. You need to keep your nutrient intake accessible because of your busy schedule as you already know. Protein shake will get you started but have nuts/seeds, nut butters, rice cakes, cut up veggies and hummus, anything that you can prep to take with you to snack on every 3 hrs. Protein is key! You probably know all of this. 🥰

Julia Meisner@jarjam1 2y

@ithandi I alsi think kombucha can help settle down your tummy. More fermented foods such as saierkraut, kimchi, etc. is key to help getting your gut health more balanced. I do lots of fermenting! I have been making my own for 7 years. Great for the bowels too. T Total bummer on your allergy to tree nuts. 😢

Julia Meisner@jarjam1 2y

@jarjam1 the more fermented foods the better to get a good dose of natural probiotics but introduce them slowly. Your gut needs to get balanced!

I’thandi Munro@ithandi 2y

@jarjam1 yes my gut health is complicated. I had sever damage to my intestines after my first child due to a bacterial infection and being in the hospital. So I love fermented foods. Miso soup is my favourite. Trying to get into kimchi haha I’ve been eating fermented coconut milk probiotics lately as well.