This week I have tried to feed a high-protein breakfast to my family each day. A high protein breakfast is said to help children stay alert for a long period of time. It also helps balance blood sugar levels.
Dr. Sears had an interesting article about this, to read it click here. He explains how protein helps neurotransmitters operate in ways that help the brain make the right connections. This leads to more stable behavior patterns.
Anyway.....
We tried it out this week.
Monday - Oatmeal (ok, so this may not be high in protein but it is one of the best cereal choices available. Dr. Gallon highly recommends it in his book Superimmunity for Kids). Both kids like oatmeal.
Tuesday - Poached eggs and toast. My daughter didn't like it.
Wednesday - Sesame Waffles. The recipe is in Dr. Gallon's book. It is made with part soy flour and part wheat flour. It also contains flaxseed oil and sesame seeds. The seeds, oil and soy flour all boost the protein level of this waffle. My son loved it and ate it with no syrup. I did too. My daughter greatly disliked it! Even with syrup! I guess I should have known better than to mess with her waffles (if you don't remember her praising the Lord for her waffles then click here. Here is a picture of the Sesame waffles (I thought they were great):
Thursday - High Protein Pancakes - These were a hit! Everyone, including my daughter, loved them. They are much heavier than regular pancakes. They are made with 1 cup of cottage cheese and 4 eggs, so you see why they are heavier than regular pancakes! Here is a pic:
Friday - Protein Shake - Kids liked it. This is what Daddy drinks regularly so they like to do what he does 
My kids (and husband) enjoy sausages. In fact, if I were to tell my daughter that she could have anything she wanted to eat, it would be sausages! They would provide a nice high protein breakfast. However, it is expensive to buy good quality sausages. I don't mind them having regular sausages every now and then but if I they were to eat them on a regular basis I'd like them to be a better quality and free of nitrates etc. We have a ranch in our town that sells direct to the public and in bulk so I am going to look into what they have available.
In other news, (which seems a little contradictory since I just mentioned how expensive good sausages are) I bought a grain mill! I have been saving for it and am thrilled to be getting a Nutrimill. I ordered it last night and can't wait for it to arrive!! Click here to watch a short video that shows you how the nutrimill works. It is cool!
Feel free to share any high protein breakfast ideas in the comments section.
Stacy | 
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