QUICK, HEALTHY MEAL IDEA FOR BUSY MUMS!.....by Kellie Eason RN, RM, IBCLC

 Kellie Eason RN, RM, IBCLC

Kellie is a Nurse, Midwife & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 25 years experience in supporting families with Breast, Bottle Feeding & Sleep/Settling Issues. She works in private practice at Osteo 4 Kids & Adults, Preston Vic 3072 & Family Tree Health, Greensborough VIC 3088.  Kellie is also an expert contributor to FIT FOR 2 PRO, alongside a group of other healthcare professionals supporting families.  Kellie provides in home, clinic based and Skype/FaceTime consultations via MILK...early parenting support

SOURDOUGH TOAST WITH CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER, PALEO MIX, MANUKA HONEY

My amazing hubby made brekkie for me this morning & I thought of all the parents that are struggling with sleep deprivation & skipping meals.

I was thinking of the mum's who's partner has returned & finding their feet coping alone.

So I thought I would share this with you...

This is what I had for brekkie this morning with a cup of honey lemon tea.
Its not something I have for brekkie every day - that is usually a smoothie or poached eggs with avocado & sourdough.  

IT ONLY TAKES 2 MINUTES TO MAKE
YOU CAN HAVE IT ANY TIME OF THE DAY
IT'S YUMMY & FULL OF HEALTH BENEFITS FOR YOU & YOUR BABY

4 HEALTHY FAT, LOW CARB, ADDITIVE FREE ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
**Pics below if needed for those  in need of a little extra help :-)

1. Woolies Sour dough loaf
2. Macro Crunchy pure peanut butter 
3. Capilano Manuka Honey 
4. Nature's Delight Paleo Mix (Organic Goji berries, chia seeds, coconut flakes, almonds, macadamias, sunflower & pumpkin seeds - I got mine from Costco, but you can simply buy a bag of a healthy trail mix)

ALL IT TAKES IS 2 MINUTES TO MAKE
**Extra special instructions if extra gentle guidance needed :-)

1. Toast your bread (& boil the kettle - add teabag to clean & empty cup)
2. Peanut butter your toast & drizzle with Manuka honey
3. Sprinkle Paleo Mix over your toast
4. Pour boiled water into mug with tea bag, allow to steep for 3-5 minutes, add honey to taste if needed and keep hot water safety in mind around babies, children, pets and sleep deprived individual

A FEW BONUS EXTRA SPECIAL STEPS

1. Pass baby over to someone for cuddles
2. Chew slowly & enjoy every mouthful as though it's your last
3. Relax your shoulders
4. Breathe deeply into your belly as you inhale the scent of your yummy tea
5. If you have any spare hands, ask them to massage your shoulders or your feet
6. If your baby is asleep - go to bed, no matter what time of the day it is and no matter what else needs to be done
7. If your baby is awake & hungry, bring your baby to bed for a feed or have someone else do it for you so you can have a snooze (BTW if you skip a breastfeed, make sure you express instead to maintain your milk supply)

BENEFITS 

• Nutrient rich proteins & fats, magnesium, calcium, Vitamin E, B6&12, Zinc, selenium, fibre, antioxidants
• High level of healthy fats to coat you & your baby's developing brain cells 
• High healthy fat, low carb, low inflammation meal
• Easy & quick to make - minus the bread, can be made into protein balls
• Assists with weight loss by keeping you fuller & fuelling you for longer
• Reduced brain fog, facilitates internal healing with low inflammatory foods
• Important for your calorie and nutrient needs for making healthy breastmilk
• Helps with mental clarity & wellbeing
• Gives you some time to take a break, catch your breath, in preparation for the next challenge of the day ahead