Motivation and inspiration across fitness, food, wellness and mental health

Breakfast

Traditional American Breakfast from The Old Bluebird Inn Restaurant in Easton, CT

Traditional American Breakfast from The Old Bluebird Inn Restaurant in Easton, CT

Went here for breakfast with my family this past week. We had a western omelet, a mickey mouse pancake (with banana and chocolate chips), and a traditional plate – with eggs, bacon, and home fries (potatoes). Service was fast and the food was good, not…

Vegan Breakfast (Tofu Scramble and VBLT) at Terra Cafe in Monroe, CT

Vegan Breakfast (Tofu Scramble and VBLT) at Terra Cafe in Monroe, CT

This local cafe has something for everyone– including a wide selection of vegan and gluten-free options. My favorite breakfast options are their Vegan BLT (House-made tempeh bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cashew mayo on a multigrain roll), the Scrambled Tofu Wrap (Seasoned scrambled tofu, house-made hummus,…

Vegan Sando from Old Mill Market and Cafe in Redding, CT

Vegan Sando from Old Mill Market and Cafe in Redding, CT

This delicious breakfast sandwich is loaded with plant-based sausage, plant-based egg, and plant-based cheddar on local Fairfield Bread Company organic sourdough. It’s the perfect centerpiece of a vegan breakfast, it’s incredibly hearty and filling. Visit theoldmillmarket.com for the menu and hours. Follow them on Instagram…

Vegetarian Farmer’s Frittata from Claire’s Corner Copia in New Haven, CT

Vegetarian Farmer’s Frittata from Claire’s Corner Copia in New Haven, CT

I recently discovered Claire’s Corner Copia in New Haven. They have an amazing selection of both vegan and vegetarian options. We got this amazing farmer’s frittata that was LOAD with vegetables and potatoes. It was so delicious, hearty, and filling! Visit clairescornercopia.com for restaurant hours…

Tis’ the Season of Pumpkin Spice

Tis’ the Season of Pumpkin Spice

Most pumpkin spice-flavored drinks and foods are overly processed and loaded with sugar. Get all of the flavors of the season with a few shakes in your protein shake or other healthy snacks!

Breakfast Routine – Meal Replacement Shake

Breakfast Routine – Meal Replacement Shake

My breakfast routine– @kachava meal replacement protein shake with @crazyrichardspb peanut butter powder. I break it into two portions (1 15 min after waking up and another an hour later) to reduce blood sugar and glucose spikes and keeps me full til lunch. It is loaded with protein (31g) and vitamins

Mixing Things Up With Peanut Powder

Mixing Things Up With Peanut Powder

I have a bad habit of eating the same things over and over to the eventual point of boredom. I ran into this issue with my @kachava chocolate meal replacement protein shakes, where I really needed to throw something new into my breakfast routine after 2 years! One of my favorite flavor profiles…