Kickstart Your Day in 3 Simple Steps
This little shopping basket holds the morning pick-me-ups that make us want to start the day a happier way!
Bella Breakdown
Let’s face it. It gets harder and harder to wake up every morning at the crack of dawn to workout, head to work, and then come home to start part two of the day. Making sure everyone stays happy and healthy while on-the-go in my family is top priority, however, sometimes it can be a bit challenging to make the right choices with limited time on my hands. With that being said, every morning I try hard to make healthy choices that are just a little bit better than the day before. So, here’s what I’ve found helpful in order to kickstart my day when I’m running low on both time and energy. It all starts with a quick trip to Target, where I grab my top 3 morning essentials.
Step 1. Call in the Caffeine
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Coffee? Yes please!
First things first, when I wake up in the morning I head right to the kitchen in order to get that perfect caffeine-filled punch, the kickstarter I need to keep me going is my favorite Archer Farms Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee coffee. This indulgent, light bodied Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee blend has a rich, vanilla bean flavor with a touch of caramelized sugar. Served with cream, milk, & sugar this treat resembles your favorite dessert without all the calories! It’s a great way to wake me up and get me ready to face my hectic day and whatever else life decides to throw my way. To prepare for the unexpected this coffee certainly keeps me (and my tastebuds) on my toes.
Step 2. Pick Your Protein
It’s a good great day when our FAVORITE ZonePerfect® protein bars are on promotion at Target!!
Once my coffee has kicked in and my day is in full swing, I’m constantly on the go. Having a list of things that I need to get done in a timely fashion, it gets hard to think about a snack in the mix of it all. This is why I like to carry around with me everywhere I go a simple snack, which is extremely important to me because it not only keeps me fueled during my workday, but also keeps me, fueled throughout the whole day. My go-to nourishing snack is ZonePerfect’s® Perfectly Simple™ bars. They have the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients in one tasty, on-the-go, feel-good treat. They are rich in protein, gluten free, and only 200 calories or less. My favorite flavors are Bing Cherry & Almond and Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk (yummmm). Sometimes I even like to switch it up a bit and go with ZonePerfect’s® Chocolate Peanut Butter bar or Cinnamon Roll bar. They’re high in protein, taste great, and they fuel my body with vitamins and minerals when I need them the most. I couldn’t ask for a better (or more tasty) bar so I always make sure to have plenty of ZonePerfect® and Perfectly Simple™ bars stocked in my pantry.
Step 3. Fill-up on Freshness
Is there a better sight than fresh, juicy, ripe strawberries? Nope!
Before I start another long day, there is nothing I love more than noshing on fresh picked strawberries. They are super nutritious and great right before any work day or workout. Red berries like strawberries are a light and simple snack, and help boost my immune system. They are also proven to reduce inflammation, which is exactly what I’m looking for before a good workout. Who knew fresh picked strawberries had so many health benefits?! Best of all, if you buy your fresh berries in bulk, you can freeze half and use them for fresh berry smoothies… in case you’re the type of gal who’d rather drink her daily fruit instead of eat it!
After a nutrition filled morning with my three favorite kickstarters I’m feeling ready to go out and face the day!
See, it’s easy to fuel your day with these nutritious pick-me-ups, I’m still getting the hang of it, but with the help of these three convenient treats, it’s getting more simple everyday. All of my favorite morning must-haves can be found at your local Target, so be sure to stock up, because there’s no better way to start your day, trust me!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Abbott Nutrition. The opinions and text are all mine.
