🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Let’s Talk Protein (and Smart Carbs)

One of my favorite ways to start the day—especially when I want steady energy, fewer cravings, and better muscle support—is with a protein-powered breakfast paired with complex carbohydrates.

For this bowl, I prefer red potatoes or sweet potatoes. They’re more complex carbs, meaning they digest more slowly, support better blood sugar balance, and keep you fuller longer compared to refined options.

🍳 My Go-To Protein-Powered Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:
* 2–3 eggs (poached or soft-boiled)
* 1–2 turkey sausages
* ½ avocado
* 1 small red potato or sweet potato
* Olive oil, sea salt & pepper
* Optional: red pepper flakes or fresh herbs

How I make it:
I roast the potato whole with olive oil, salt, and pepper until the skin is crispy and the inside is tender. While it’s roasting, I warm the turkey sausage and poach the eggs just until the whites are set and the yolks stay runny. Then I bring everything together in a bowl and finish it with avocado and seasoning.

Simple. Hearty. Very satisfying.

💪 Why This Breakfast Works

* Protein keeps you full and helps prevent mid-morning crashes
* Supports muscle and metabolism, which becomes even more important with age
* Complex carbs like red or sweet potatoes provide steady energy without spikes
* Healthy fats from avocado support hormones, brain health, and satiety

✨ Wellness Wednesday Reminder:
You don’t need to save protein for dinner—or stick to traditional “breakfast foods.” You can eat this bowl anytime, even in the morning, to start your day nourished, grounded, and energized. Think outside the box and fuel your body in a way that actually supports how you want to feel