I feel like I am on a roll with the healthy breakfast thing. I have always made it a point to eat breakfast in the morning, because I know it is important for starting up my metabolism and getting my body and mind working for the day. Lately I have been noticing that it is not just eating breakfast that counts, but what I eat that really makes the difference. In a previous entry, I wrote about my tendency to get stuck in a breakfast rut. So this is just another installment about me exploring more healthy breakfast options that keep me in accordance with the seasons.
Last night I made a Blueberry Flaxseed Paste , which is meant to be spread over whole grain breads, instead of butter and jam. It is also a great snack with crackers. Now that berries are coming into season, we should be eating them fresh, rather than preserved in jam, which is more of a Winter thing. They are so healthy for us in their natural state, and we do not need the added sugar this time of year. Flax seeds are the best vegetarian source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are necessary for maintaining a healthy metabolism and protecting cell membranes, among many other things. They are also a great source of fiber. When they are ground and mixed with water, they take on a gelatinous consistency. The pureed blueberries provide that liquid for the flax seeds to bind, thus forming a smooth paste that can be eaten in the morning over bread. I lightly sweetened my paste with a teaspoon of honey, but leave that quantity open for adjustment. The paste has a nice, smooth texture with the blueberry flavor that makes it well balanced. Try it and see!