‘My daughter’s apple and her leftover porridge’: This designer’s day on a plate

Ebony Eagles is an Australian fashion designer. The 41-year-old is the managing director of Auguste The Label.

“In the afternoon I have a large mug of peppermint tea, plus some chocolate-coated almonds.”

6am I always start the day with a big glass of water followed by a stove-top coffee with oat milk. I keep up my water intake all day.

6.30am A few pieces of my daughter’s apple and her leftover porridge – a mum’s life!

6.45am A walk across the road to feed my horses, then breakfast of a chai tea and a plain croissant.

1.30pm Lunch is a warm vegie and lentil curry with brown rice from the local health food store. In the afternoon I have a large mug of peppermint tea, plus some chocolate-coated almonds.

6.30pm Dinner is a home-made green vegie and chicken soup with kale salad and a cheese toastie.

8pm A liquorice tea in bed.

Dr Joanna McMillan says:

Top marks for … Eating up the leftovers from your daughter’s brekkie: that’s one way to reduce food waste! Your main meals are all spot on with a lovely mix of vegies, legumes and wholegrains for good gut health, while the chicken and cheese add high-quality protein.

If you keep eating like this you’ll … Potentially fall short on minerals, including iron – best absorbed from red meat and molluscs such as mussels and oysters – and calcium, as you had only one serve of dairy.

Why don’t you try … Opting for lean red meat 2-3 times a week and choosing mussels or oysters more often. Ensure your oat milk is calcium-fortified and top your curry with a spoonful of natural yoghurt.

Ebony Eagles is the managing director of Auguste The Label.

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