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“On a normal day I wake up around 6AM, make some coffee and do a bit of
computer work before getting ready for my morning workout – either yoga,
spinning or a hike. Being active centers me and prepares me for a long
work day. If I don’t have an early meeting, I come home after exercising
and make breakfast. Usually it’s a hard boiled egg with avocado toast or a
fried egg with a tortilla and salsa. If I’m in the mood for something
lighter, I’ll make a smoothie – either a Date Shake or a Kale Coconut
smoothie. Right now, our blueberry plants are producing a lot of fruit so
I’ve been picking fresh berries from my garden every morning. On my
favorite days I get to cook breakfast for my husband and we sit outside
reading the paper and enjoying the sunshine.” – Heather

Heather Taylor is Co-owner and Director of art gallery, Taylor De Cordoba, and author of blog, LA In Bloom.

“I totally abide by the cliche that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When I actually take the time to fully enjoy it, it’s my favorite part of the day. I’ll go for weeks eating the same thing that seems to switch as the seasons do. I just switched from oatmeal to muesli with fresh fruit, honey and greek yogurt. Summers I often turn to fresh smoothies. But a good piece of toast and a fried egg never fails me. Regardless, when I make a point to enjoy a bit of quiet time in the morning, I feel happier, more clear-minded and calm over the course of my day.”

Erin Hiemstra is a new media strategist freelancer for small businesses and creatives.