Mornings Matter

Tine Jørgensen

“Morning is a new beginning for me. It’s where I choose how the rest of the day should feel - for myself, my family, and the energy we share.”

We live in a time where many people start the day in fight-or-flight mode: hitting snooze, rushing out the door, forgetting to breathe and connect with the body.

For Tine Jørgensen, mornings are the opposite. They are a foundation - an anchor for energy, presence, and joy throughout the day. “It actually hasn’t changed much since I became a mom - I’ve always been an early bird. I just have an even greater need now to prioritize my time, so there’s room for myself, my family, and all the practical things.”

Meet Tine: clinical nutritionist and soon-to-be mother of two. She is a passionate advocate for a deeper understanding of gut health and is known for making the complex simple. For her, health is not just theory on paper - it’s a lived practice, in her family, in her client work, and in the small rituals that set the course of each day. As a mother to a young daughter who will soon be a big sister, Tine’s mornings start at 5:30 when her little one wakes up. Bedtimes are fixed between 8 and 9 p.m., providing a stable rhythm for the whole family.

“It all starts with whether you get up for something you love. Are you truly happy? Do you experience joy in the things you spend your time on? Many of us try to ‘geek our way through,’ even when we feel low or lack energy. But the pieces only fall into place when we wake up to something that gives us meaning.”

Tine Jørgensen

The first half hour

The day begins with fresh air, daylight through an open window, and a glass of water. Then comes a solid breakfast, often a smoothie made with leftover greens from the day before, berries, avocado, seeds, and supplements like collagen, pre- and probiotics, fish oil, or cod liver oil. In about 70% of cases, aioss is also part of the recipe.

Alongside, she’ll have eggs - or banana pancakes with almond butter, if there’s enough time. “I care a lot about making sure we get protein from the start. It provides energy, stable blood sugar, and makes a big difference for the rest of the day. In general, there should be a good combination of fat, fiber, protein, and starch so the plate both fills and nourishes. For example, my daughter gets two eggs and a smoothie - then we’re off to a great start.”

Small rituals with a big effect

For Tine, a strong morning routine isn’t only about food. It’s also about the nervous system. Before even getting out of bed, she takes ten deep breaths:

“It’s my way of bringing the right nervous system into the day. Just resetting with a physiological sigh can reduce stress hormones and create a calm start.”

She also prioritizes consistent sleep, daily movement, and family time - whether that’s walking her daughter to daycare or training at her mother-in-law’s basement gym across the street, which she describes as a huge privilege.

Choosing Joy and Finding Your ‘Why

For Tine, it’s about finding your “why.” Something that sparks joy and is built on your core values. The Japanese call it “the root of passion” - Simon Sinek describes it as “Start With Why.” When we understand our why, our choices become clearer, our actions more authentic, and life more meaningful.

Three Things We Can Learn from Tine’s Morning Routine

1. Find your “why”


 It all starts with whether you wake up for something you love. When you feel joy in what you spend your time on, it becomes easier to navigate life’s choices and challenges.

2. See food as a whole - not enemies


 Don’t blame a single ingredient. Think holistically and use foods depending on your needs and context, whether it’s for performance or for stable blood sugar. It’s about balance on the plate: proteins, carbs, fats, and fibers, distributed according to the agenda you’ve set for the day.

3. A woman’s morning routine - calm over stress


 For women, it’s important not to push the body too early in the day. Don’t train fasted, and don’t let the morning become a source of stress. Tine chooses calm and nourishment in the morning - training and intensity can come later in the day, when the body is ready.

“Morning is a new beginning for me. It’s where I choose how the rest of the day should feel - for myself, my family, and the energy we share.”