Those who help shape Westchester know a lot about how to eat healthy, nutritious, energizing foods. I got them to spill their favorites for breakfast.
Nancy Singer Barre Teacher at The Saw Mill Club
I have scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast and grapefruit wedges. This meal sustains me for my physically active lifestyle After I teach or work out I ride horses. I don’t have time for lunch just a quick snack so a healthy hearty breakfast is important
Tim Panetta- TP Total Performance
I eat anything that consists of simple carbs for breakfast. I do this because I workout first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and I know right after my workout my body desperately needs simple carbs to replenish all the glycogen (energy) in my muscles I used. Right here is a picture of the French toast I had topped with marshmallows and chocolate chips. I work for my company TP Total Performance, I use the Pro Swing training facility in Mt Kisco to train adults and athletes. I also travel around Westchester training adults and athletes in their homes.
Sloane Davis- Pancakes and Push-Ups
Merv Tugendhaft- Saw Mill Club in Mt. Kisco
Lisa Avellino- Susan Marlowe Fitness in Scarsdale, New York
I always start with hot lemon water since 1980 ( my mom taught me and all my clients)
Add cinnamon and ginger if I am in detox mode. Breakfast depends on which class I am teaching and if I am back-to-back as in 2-4 hours straight. Fit fuel need to be long lasting sustainable and high energy. If I am teaching late morning a protein base meal is ideal which may include quinoa pumpkin pancakes with fresh fruit .
Here are a few of my rotating breakfasts. 3 fresh puréed pumpkin pancake (flourless) made with prickly pear served with mandarin oranges, bananas , persimmon, pomegranate- sprinkled with brown rice , cinnamon and flax seeds or chia seed with steel cut oats pomegranate with persimmon. A protein smoothie with kale, avocado, wheat grass and berries.another option is an avocado with an egg and chives. Again if it’s a yoga or Pilates or barre class it’s just fresh fruit like figs with avocado and green tea but if I’m in boot camp Zaniac mode it’s top athlete super fuel. Remember breakfast might consist of mini meals as in grazing a banana out the door teach then a homemade mini oat muffin with fruit at the office
Heather Queiroz-Next Barre
Eage yogurt plain with living superfood grains, blueberries and honey. packed with protein , lowfat, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Shaka Taffawa-Skinny Buddha
My favorite breakfast meal is a Vegan Matcha Green Tea Smoothie with Kale, Banana, Coconut milk, and Matcha Green tea. I love this breakfast because it is high in protein, and high in antioxidants. I prefer to stay as lean as possible all year round, so this smoothie gives me the perfect balance of nutrients, to jumpstart my metabolism.
