The Hard Shoulder

You Are What You Eat: Breakfast Reimagined

Aug 22, 2025
Aisling Larkin, a Mindful Eating Coach and TV Chef, joins to shake up your breakfast routine! She emphasizes that breakfast can be savory and packed with protein, steering clear of the usual sweet options. Aisling explores nutritious ingredients, including fiber and healthy fats, while also introducing innovative recipes, like hearty breakfast burritos and air fryer bagels. She even delves into adaptogens, showcasing their potential in granola. Get ready to rethink how you start your day!
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INSIGHT

Rethink Breakfast Mindset

  • Breakfast mindset often defaults to sugary or boring options and needs rethinking.
  • Aisling Larkin urges shifting toward savoury, protein- and fibre-led breakfasts rather than dessert-style every day.
ADVICE

Build Breakfast Around Protein And Fibre

  • Prioritise protein, fibre and healthy fats at breakfast to sustain fullness and nutrition.
  • Include eggs, fish, lean meat, wholegrains, seeds, avocados and berries regularly.
ADVICE

Choose Better Breakfast Breads

  • Upgrade your bread choices for breakfast with brown, rye or homemade flatbreads.
  • Make simple breads during kitchen downtime to improve fibre and flavour.
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