Breakfast On the Go

One of the key elements of the diet I am using is that one must consume a high protein breakfast soon after waking. The idea is, you get your system working to process fuel and build muscle quickly, thus speeding up your metabolism for more of the day and burning more fat. Of course, when one hits the snooze button to get the extra sleep until the exact moment they must get up and shower before leaving for work, this virtuous breakfast goal is hard to attain.

Last night, in preparation for today's meals, I made a big batch of salted edamame. Edamame is a delicious soy bean served in the pod, usually with some coarse salt sprinkled over it. It is delicious. The problem, in this case, was that in my haste to rush out the door, I forgot to take the tupperware container filled with my high protein green treat!

So what is a boy to do? Well, luckily, my office is very close to a grocery store. This means I could grab something quickly before work, if only I could find something that fits the criteria. Unfortunately, more things that can be obtained from a grocery store and eaten without first being prepared with pots and pans are a no-no on this diet of mine. So eventually, I went with a combination I have never had before in my life: Cottage cheese and raw cashews.

While dairy in general is not allowed on this diet, Mr. Ferriss does say that cottage cheese is begrudgingly allowed for breakfast (hey, at this point, I'll take what I can get.) Nuts in general are a big draw, especially if they are served raw. Now, I hate most raw nuts in general. Some nuts, like the lowly almond, are nothing without their delicious roasting oils and the crunch that comes therefrom. However, the cashew has been called the King of Nuts (by me) and can be relied upon to pack a flavor wallop even sans oils.

The breakfast was not the best thing I've ever had, but in a pinch, not a bad option.