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Healthy Diet and Living; Wednesday, Period One [ 05/20 ].
"Morning!" Daisy, as could be expected, was in a good mood when it came to be time for class to start, perhaps a better mood than anyone ever really had a right to at this time in the morning. Which is because she never skipped breakfast. They'll get to that. On the board behind her was a list:
"Okay, who's skipped breakfast this morning?" she asked, waited a moment to see if there was any show of hands and then said, "Well, if you skipped it because you knew we'd be making it today, that makes sense, but if you're in the habit of skipping it, that's not good. I'm sure you've heard it a gazillion times, and you'll probably hear it a million more, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It provides your whole framework for the rest of it. So you don't want to skip it, and, if you can help it, you want it to be a good one, so you've got more energy, a clearer mind, and are generally healthier for the rest of the day. The first step to a bloody good day is a brilliantly good breakfast. Behind me is a very simply sort of list of things to go for and what to avoid. You want something with good natural sugars, so that you don't go through a sugar crash later. Some carbs. Protein is exceptionally important.
"I'm sure you've all heard that lecture at least once in your life, so let's get to actually making some breakfast and eating it. Good, healthy, easy breakfast. You've each got four recipes there; we'll make each of them, so I hope you're hungry. Even if you're not, trying to have a little bit of each. Any leftovers I just take down to the teacher's lounge and I'll tell the others you made them, and, look at that, I'm doing your buttering up for you."
"So, we've got a smoothie to start out with. That's your something sweet, your sugar, but this one's also got some great vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and protein. Incredibly easy, and quick, and tasty. Just please remember to put the lid on the blender before you mix it. It's morning. I've forgotten a few times myself, not going to lie."
"I know we've got some chocolate fans in the group, too, so we're going to do an oatmeal that's sweet and chocolatey, too. Because chocolate, depending on what kind, actually can be good for you." There was a slight look there, daring any of them to start arguing that that made their preferred chocolate okay. "A little brown sugar on top will make it just a little sweeter, too."
"And every breakfast needs a pancake recipe. These ones are definitely not low calorie, but calorie intake in the morning is a good thing. It gives you fuel to start the day, and we'll want to top our pancakes with fruit sauce, jam, or maybe honey. Maple syrup is delicious and natural, but it's very sugary."
"And, finally, something a little more substantial, but will take a little longer, so you might want to do those first are some mini-quishe. We'll be using turkey sausage, which is healthier than the kind that comes from pigs, and I'm pretty sure that makes it kosher, too, but don't, er, quote me on that." It was a good thing it was healthier to go with turkey, anyway, if only because she'd feel awkward don't anything with pig when she had a girl in her class with a nose like one... "and mostly egg whites because they're better."
"Help each other out, have fun, I hope you like them, and I'm here if you need help, too. I've got more ideas, too, for breakfasts, especially quick ones, if you're interested. We don't always have time in the morning, and, believe me, I've seen far too many cops get that awful little belly from thinking donuts and muffins are perfectly good breakfasts. The only reason you don't see it with this police force is because, I swear, all of 'em but me have a super-human metabolism. But I digress. Let's get to cooking."
[[ ocdon the way has started its day will a well-balanced breakfast! Class Syllabus & Roster ]]
| GOOD =D | BAD >:o |
| Oatmeal Fruits and vegetables (especially grapefruit, berries) Nuts and lentils for protein Yogurt Egg whites | Poptarts Sugary Cereal Pastries/Baked goods Fast food |
"Okay, who's skipped breakfast this morning?" she asked, waited a moment to see if there was any show of hands and then said, "Well, if you skipped it because you knew we'd be making it today, that makes sense, but if you're in the habit of skipping it, that's not good. I'm sure you've heard it a gazillion times, and you'll probably hear it a million more, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It provides your whole framework for the rest of it. So you don't want to skip it, and, if you can help it, you want it to be a good one, so you've got more energy, a clearer mind, and are generally healthier for the rest of the day. The first step to a bloody good day is a brilliantly good breakfast. Behind me is a very simply sort of list of things to go for and what to avoid. You want something with good natural sugars, so that you don't go through a sugar crash later. Some carbs. Protein is exceptionally important.
"I'm sure you've all heard that lecture at least once in your life, so let's get to actually making some breakfast and eating it. Good, healthy, easy breakfast. You've each got four recipes there; we'll make each of them, so I hope you're hungry. Even if you're not, trying to have a little bit of each. Any leftovers I just take down to the teacher's lounge and I'll tell the others you made them, and, look at that, I'm doing your buttering up for you."
"So, we've got a smoothie to start out with. That's your something sweet, your sugar, but this one's also got some great vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and protein. Incredibly easy, and quick, and tasty. Just please remember to put the lid on the blender before you mix it. It's morning. I've forgotten a few times myself, not going to lie."
"I know we've got some chocolate fans in the group, too, so we're going to do an oatmeal that's sweet and chocolatey, too. Because chocolate, depending on what kind, actually can be good for you." There was a slight look there, daring any of them to start arguing that that made their preferred chocolate okay. "A little brown sugar on top will make it just a little sweeter, too."
"And every breakfast needs a pancake recipe. These ones are definitely not low calorie, but calorie intake in the morning is a good thing. It gives you fuel to start the day, and we'll want to top our pancakes with fruit sauce, jam, or maybe honey. Maple syrup is delicious and natural, but it's very sugary."
"And, finally, something a little more substantial, but will take a little longer, so you might want to do those first are some mini-quishe. We'll be using turkey sausage, which is healthier than the kind that comes from pigs, and I'm pretty sure that makes it kosher, too, but don't, er, quote me on that." It was a good thing it was healthier to go with turkey, anyway, if only because she'd feel awkward don't anything with pig when she had a girl in her class with a nose like one... "and mostly egg whites because they're better."
"Help each other out, have fun, I hope you like them, and I'm here if you need help, too. I've got more ideas, too, for breakfasts, especially quick ones, if you're interested. We don't always have time in the morning, and, believe me, I've seen far too many cops get that awful little belly from thinking donuts and muffins are perfectly good breakfasts. The only reason you don't see it with this police force is because, I swear, all of 'em but me have a super-human metabolism. But I digress. Let's get to cooking."
[[ ocd
Re: Cooking! -- 05/20.
Still, he'd screwed up things in the kitchen before and even the ensuing aftermath of that hadn't managed to break him of his bad cooking talents.