I’m Serially Bored of Cereal

Every morning feels the same..

I’m serially bored of cereal. I want to try something new! And albeit – healthy. I was kind of shocked at all the hidden sugars that are in the cereal I enjoy, and it’s hard to make the switch to plain cornflakes without feeling super unsatisfied. But recently I’ve heard a lot over Instagram and YouTube about how good superfoods are for you and it got me thinking. Is there an easy way to add these into my breakfast? It kind of makes sense for them to be in a smoothie. But there’s just too much to choose from.. I get overwhelmed.. I don’t even know what’s going to taste good and how much I should be having of each superfood!

So I asked myself – if I’m going to start changing up my breakfast for the better – what’s crucial to me?

• 1. It has to taste good: I’m not the type that can chug something down and be done with it – I actually want to enjoy the food I consume! Is that so much to ask?
• 2. Convenience: If I have to spend an extra 15 minutes weighing and preparing everything each day, there’s no point – I know my laziness is just going to come into play and I won’t be able to stick to it realistically.
• 3. Choice: I get bored easily (if you can’t tell already) – I need variety in my breakfasts.

So I was wondering if there was an easy way to do this. Of course there are a heap of healthy breakfast options out there to be explored, but I haven’t seen too many that include the use of superfoods? It would be great if the option could be filling too as I’d rather eat them than take supplements..

So what options are out there?

I know my local cafe has an array of smoothies - they look amazing and include some pretty cool ingredients like spirulina and maca powder, but they sure do charge a premium. That, plus a lot of places tend to add a lot of sweeteners to make sure the smoothie tastes great.. And although I appreciate the flavour, it kind of defeats the purpose of trying to eat healthy in my case.

I’ve thought about trying out superfood infused teas - there seem to be a huge variety of benefits! But they’re just not filling.. I wanted to find a way where I could get my fill of nutrients and feel full at the same time.

That’s when I found these while scrolling through my Facebook feed: Blendies.

What are Blendies?

Can I say they’re the answer to all my prayers? My friend had mentioned the product before, but I thought nothing of it until I saw it again on Facebook and thought I’d just give it a whirl.

They’re these little superfood balls packed with goodness that you just need to pop into your morning smoothie and you’re good to go. That’s it! There is seriously no hassle and I find it so fun to pick a different ‘functionality’ to start my day. My favourite is the ‘Cleanse’ Blendie because it feels like a great mini-detox.

They’re quick, easy and convenient and I’m so glad I found them. They really make my life easier and help me keep breakfast fun, healthy and delicious!

I didn’t feed myself properly..

It’s really easy to be overwhelmed and to feel like I am juggling 1000 things at once, with myself at the very bottom of the list…

I wanted things to change

I didn’t feed myself properly.. With so many competing tasks, I completely forgot about myself. I was feeling lethargic and exhausted everyday. I felt guilty for feeling like I couldn’t keep up with my kids or that I just wanted alone time when they needed me.

I realised that in order to take care of them, I had to take care of myself. Taking care of yourself is not selfish. And first and foremost, I thought I could start with at least starting my day out right with a good breakfast. It’s a healthy habit I’ve been meaning to develop – and I wanted to set an example for my children. So here were the dilemmas I was faced with:

• 1. Time. Eating healthy requires some thought – otherwise fast food wouldn’t be so popular.
• 2. Money. Sometimes I have to be honest with myself – junk food can be cheaper than buying fresh produce and this is what I fall for everytime!
• 3. Convenience. What are meal times? I’m the type of mum who will eat during ANY spare second I can find – it’s the 30 seconds it takes to walk around the car after strapping the little one in where I usually scarf a piece of toast down – I can’t be sitting down with a set meal time every morning.

So what are the options of eating a healthy breakfast?

I haven’t seen many ‘grab n go’ products that are truly easy to eat on the go and are actually good for me. I can’t be eating a kale salad on my way to work - it would just be too messy and pretty unpleasant. Sometimes I just throw back an espresso and call it a day until lunch time, but I can really feel the energy spike and very unwelcome dip after an hour. I know I should be putting something more substantial in my body, but what’s going to be good for me, quick and easy to prepare and eat?

Well, by chance I discovered these on my Instagram feed: Blendies.

What are Blendies?

Can I say they’re the answer to all my prayers? My friend had mentioned the product before, but I thought nothing of it until I saw it again on Facebook and thought I’d just give it a whirl.

They’re these little superfood balls packed with goodness that you just need to pop into your morning smoothie and you’re good to go. That’s it! My favourite part is that you can just put your smoothie into a flask and take your breakfast with you on the go - which for me is every morning!

They’re quick, easy and convenient and I’m so glad I found them. They really make my life easier and have helped me feel more energetic and like I can take care of myself without sacrificing a lot of time from my kids.

Is There a Detox Out There That Isn’t Literal Hell?

Detoxes are known to be difficult.

Is there a detox out there that isn’t literal hell? Detoxes are difficult because they’re so extreme. Many require you to consume only liquid and to fight hunger for hours on end. It all seems a bit much to me and it’s borderline setting yourself up for failure and guilt.

I do want a way that will help me kick-start my health journey and give me a little bit of a ‘reset’. But I also don’t want to buy a stack of organic vegetables and juice my way to insanity – or pay upwards of $180 for a one week cleanse. So - is there a way for a detox to tick all of my boxes? In an ideal world, I’d want them to:

• 1. Be effective: Give me the nutrients I need! I need a way to add all those good antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients back into my diet given how badly I’ve been eating lately
• 2. Be delicious: I know this seems like a lot to ask – but I don’t want to pinch my nose and gag every time I need to drink – it’s already hard enough as it is!
• 3. Be cost friendly: This is another restricting factor in my opinion – detoxes tend to be pretty steep, so my wallet and my taste buds kind of simultaneously hate me when I choose to do one.

It seems like all the detoxes out there seem to only really tick 1 or 2 of these boxes – but not all three. All I want is a simple detox that is easy and achievable to follow through that I know will be good for me.

So what detoxes are actually on the market right now?

Traditional juice detoxes typically cover anywhere from 2-7 days and can set you back a massive $180 depending on how long you choose to do it for. They often require you to consume liquid only, which to many is pretty intimidating - and for good reason. Most of us haven’t had a full liquid diet since we were babies!

Other detoxes that exist on the market can come in the form of teas - but I’ve honestly heard a lot of issues surrounding this and how they may just be a form of laxatives (a big no-no!).

It’s difficult to know what detoxes are actually doing more good for your body than harm, as well as finding something that is both affordable and achievable to commit to.

That’s when I stumbled upon this in my Facebook feed: Blendies.

What are Blendies?

They’re these little superfood balls packed with goodness (literally over seven superfoods in one tiny ball) that you just need to pop into your morning smoothie and you’re good to go. That’s it! There are no crazy dietary requirements or restrictions when you have them and they’re honestly something you can be having in the long term to kick-start your mornings.

When I saw them on Facebook I was super intrigued because they are just so simple. They take all the hassle out of superfood smoothies and they help give me a little detox without being so extreme.

They’re quick, easy and convenient and I’m so glad I found them - not to mention they’re much cheaper than a juice cleanse. They really make my life easier and help me feel and believe that eating healthy doesn’t have to be that hard.

Mum, Dad – I’m Finally Admitting It. I’m a Picky Eater.

As a child I never liked them, unless they were somehow hidden in my food – in soups, sauces and smoothies. Other than that, I’ve always struggled to reach my daily serving of veggies and fruit and it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier!

So here it is.

Mum, Dad – I’m finally admitting it. I’m a picky eater.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t want to eat healthy! Everyone knows how important it is to take care of your body and maintain your health – and I’d like to do that, I just know that I need a little more of a push than others. So, in a bid to start eating healthier and getting my daily dose of fruit and veg, I made a list of must haves before I went hunting for a solution:

• 1. Great taste and texture – let’s face it. This is the biggest obstacle for me, if it doesn’t taste good, I just won’t be able to eat it.
• 2. Easy to prepare. To be completely realistic, I need my meals to be easy to prepare so that it will fall into my daily routine – for the long run!
• 3. Good for me. Well, this should actually be on the top of my list – but it’s kind of a given and the whole point of eating healthier.
• 4. Not going to break the bank. I don’t have a huge budget for groceries and of course, if something is affordable it’s going to make it a lot easier to stick to!

And that’s it really. Now the real problem – choosing what to do after all the options that are out there. In order to really take the reins of my health, I need to take baby steps and see what works for me.

How do I know it will be easy and realistic to implement in my daily life?

What gripes me the most - if not taste and texture of traditional fruit and vegetables, is that it is pretty time consuming to prepare. I don’t have a lot of time as it is and find myself weakest when I’m hungry and cannot be bothered to cook, let alone think of a way to mask fruit and veggies in my diet.

I have thought about going to a nutritionist who would be able to help me plan out some good healthy recipes to overcome my dislike for fruits and vegetables, but that is extremely expensive - not to mention time consuming!

That’s until I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and stumbled on this: Blendies.

What are Blendies?

Can I say they’re the answer to all my prayers? My friend had mentioned the product before, but I thought nothing of it until I saw it again on Facebook and thought I’d just give it a whirl.

They’re these little superfood balls packed with goodness that you just need to pop into your morning smoothie and you’re good to go. That’s it! There is seriously no hassle - no weighing, no chopping, no peeling and most importantly, no cooking!

They’re quick, easy and convenient and I’m so glad I found them. They really make my life easier and help me feel and believe that eating healthy doesn’t have to be that hard.