What did you have for breakfast this morning?  How about this week?  We’ve been told breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right?  Right now, I am eating a bowl of oatmeal with raisins, sugar, and milk.  Guess what? Some of those ingredients are not helping me get started the right way today.  So, let’s break it down:

1.  Oats – actually are not terribly bad; they are actually on the alkalizing side of food, which means they will help me be more responsive and calm this morning.

2.  Raisins – not so calming for us; they fall on the reactive side of mood (more acidic), and could make me be a bit indecisive today.  That’s not what I need!

3.  White Sugar –  well, this is an all-around bad idea, but my most difficult challenge indeed!  Let’s just say, people tell me I am hyper most of the time, but this white sugar could also make me be more frustrated than anything today.

4.  Milk – UGH!  Milk has always been an issue for me, but now I am starting to see why.  It is one of the most acidic food items. It not only causes me digestive agitation, it also affects mood.  I wasn’t hoping for a less positive day ahead, but milk might make that a bit difficult for me.