You know what they say:Breakfastis the most important meal of the day.
What is a Balkan breakfast?
As in, its likely a creative spin on what people insomebut notallof the Balkan countries traditionally consume.
Photographed by Theo Wenner,Vogue, January 2017
Foods included tend to be whole and/or raw: think raw vegetables, bread, meat and cheese.
One of the defining characteristics of the Balkan breakfast flooding social media is the charcuterie-style picky serving style.
The Balkan breakfast requires little to no cooking or creative inputthink of it as your morning answer togirl dinner.
I love starting my day with raw veg, especially in summer when the weather is warmer.
It just feels lighter, says Barham.
I would [also] opt to dress it in lemon juice to help digestion.
The raw white onions and garlic cloves that some fans like to include.
Raw onions have higher levels of sulphur compounds, which are great for detoxification and blood sugar regulation.
But watch out for added sugar…
Although pickles can be a healthy addition to your meal, many shop-bought varieties contain lots of added sugar.
I [just] wouldnt recommend eating them every day.
The same goes for the chunk of crusty white bread that appears on many a #BalkanBreakfast snap.
If you are keen to include bread, switch it up for a more nutritious alternative.
Sourdough is much better as it has been fermented, suggests Barham.
