This Orange Creamsicle Adrenal Cocktail will take you back to your childhood in the most healthy way. This is a great way to jump-start your morning, especially if you are a regular coffee drinker and might be trying to cut back. You will get a solid energy boost, calm your adrenals, and regulate your blood sugar, all while getting a yummy morning drink that takes minutes to make.
You might not know it, but skipping breakfast is the worst thing you can do for your hormones. Keeping your hormones happy means keeping them stable, which means paying attention and making sure your blood sugar levels or cortisol levels are not out of whack.
But how do I know if my cortisol levels are high? Well, if you wake up and are not hungry, maybe you won’t be hungry until late morning or even early afternoon. That is a big indicator that your body is running on cortisol. What is cortisol? Cortisol is stress. When you are stressed out, your body does not see hunger as a high priority, and your body will not indicate that you are hungry.
Okay, enough of all of that. Let’s get to how we can fix this. It’s pretty simple: Start eating breakfast. Okay, but seriously, it does not have to be complicated. I cook breakfast every morning for my family; it is important and should be made a priority. Here are some easy breakfast ideas you can make for your family or just yourself.
Eggs (literally any way) with sauteed spinach (my boys love this)
Eggs, sweet potato hash, and strawberries
Eggs, sweet potato toast, and sliced bananas
Eggs and avocado toast
Eggs, homemade sourdough, and avocado
Sourdough toast with peanut butter, bananas, and honey
Acai bowl with seasonal fruit topped with nuts and seeds. I like chia, sunflower, and pumpkin. Great for the crunch factor!
Are you seeing a trend here? Eggs are important and a great way to get protein.
If you don’t have time for even these simple breakfasts that take literally a few minutes to whip up, I would suggest this adrenal cocktail. Or if you like something more savory, heat up some organic bone broth and sip on that while you get your morning started. Whatever you do, just know that breakfast is essential, especially for a woman’s hormone balance.
Keep in mind that this adrenal cocktail can be made anytime and can also accompany a light breakfast.
Orange Creamsicle Adrenal Cocktail
Equipment
- 1 Blender I use my Vitamix
Ingredients
- 6-8 oz Organic Pure Orange Juice Nothing else, just orange juice; read your labels.
- 2 tbsp Organic Coconut Cream
- 2 tbsp Pasture Raised Grass-Fed Collagen
- 1/8 tsp High Quality Salt
- 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar for potassium
Instructions
- Throw it all in a blender and let it rip.
- Blend until frothy.
- Split the drink into two small glasses. Or, keep it all for yourself.
- Share with a loved one or friend. Or drink it all yourself; honestly, this one will be hard to share.
- Enjoy!
Please note that nothing in this article is medical advice; always consult your health care professional. These are simply things I do that work for me, just sharing the wealth.
