A few years ago I left my hectic, crazy life in advertising and started working as a freelancer designer. Whilst it was very daunting at first it has been the greatest blessing. With independence comes risk but also opportunity!

A lot of my days are unpredictable because I am a One Man Show which means late hours, last minute jobs or to be everywhere at the same time.

This can make eating clean and regular challenging at times. Since breakfast is my favourite meal of the day, I use it as an opportunity to get maximum nutrients and good energy into my body. It helps to move gently into the day.

My sister and I went to Thailand a few years ago and I was astonished to see leafy greens and soups on their breakfast menu. It’s surprisingly comfortable to start your day with a warm bowl of nourishing, healthy vegetables. The chlorophyll and nutrients set you up for a balanced day, even if you have to skip a meal or grab something on the go. It’s a good feeling to have already made a healthy choice in the morning.

Celeriac is one of my favourite vegetables. I make this ‘sandwich’ often with different layers and ingredients. Cut, steam, eat. It’s as quick as making a coffee and waiting for the toast to pop up.

If you try veggies for breakfast, try swoping your coffee for a green tea... it’s highly alkalising and known for it’s allround health benefits. I know this sounds a bit unusual for Westerners - the Asian cultures have taught me for the better though... give it a go!

INGREDIENTS

1 celeriac

1 handful of peas

3 leaves silverbeet

2 leaves kale

1 tsp of Dukah

sprouts

nuts, olive oil, herbs, spices or dried flower to sprinkle.

METHOD

Clean celeriac, remove peel and cut into even slices.

Steam for 10 minutes until soft.

Meanwhile sauté silverbeet, kale and your other favourite vegetables for 1 min or 2.

Make a litlle tower with vegetables, adding one slice of celeriac and leavy greens.

Be creative and add as many things as you like.

Steaming is one of the best cooking methods for maximizing taste and color, while retaining the most nutrients.

Drizzle with olive oil, butter or tahini. Fat is important for fat soluble vitamin absorption.

Sprinkle with spices, dulse flakes, hemp seeds or black seeds.

Any Superfood will bring taste and texture to your dish.

Greens Bowl

Greens Soup (Popeye Greens)

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CELERIAC STACK

Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free

Ideas and recipes from sunny Australia, for nourishing, wholesome foods, prepared with holistic ingredients that love you back.

Greens Bowl

Greens Soup (Popeye Greens)

Ideas and recipes from sunny Australia, for nourishing,
wholesome foods, prepared
with holistic ingredients that
love you back.