I have been getting up at 5 AM to eat my first breakfast (yes, I eat two breakfasts everyday) before my morning workout, and I have never felt so energetic at the crack of dawn my entire life. Here’s what I call “The Guinea Pig’s Hearty Blend”:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of old-fashion oats, cooked with fat-free milk
• 1 sliced banana
• 3 tablespoons of unsweetened apple sauce
• 3 tablespoons of low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt
• a small handful of sliced almonds
• 1 teaspoon of natural peanut butter

From the ingredients above, I get adequate amount of fiber-rich carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats to help me get through my triathlon training. “The Guinea Pig’s Hearty Blend” does not have a standard ingredients; I have actually used a variety of berries instead of the banana or changed the sliced almonds with chopped walnuts. So, use your imagination and come up with a hearty blend of your own. I promise your morning will be more pleasant and productive!

p.s.: If you are curious about what I eat for post-workout or second breakfast, please feel free to leave me a message and I shall get back to you.