"You have no idea how crazy my morning can be," someone recently wrote me. "With three kids, a husband who constantly loses his keys, plus some other minor catastrophe, I have absolutely no time to eat anything healthy." - She was referring to several studies I mention that show a -protein-rich breakfast- keeps you full, focused, and burning fat all morning. Trust me, I get the time crunch. Juggling...
Oatmeal — it’s cheap, easy to prepare and has a great shelf life. What’s more, it tastes great and is highly nutritious. That may be why it's the one whole grain that Americans love to eat, as reported by - The Seattle Times. Americans consumed -4.8 pounds- of oats per capita in 2018, a number that has held relatively steady over the past couple of decades. Why is this superfood a favorite for many?...
Having trouble finding ways to incorporate more green (and red, yellow, orange and purple) into your day? Try eating vegetables for breakfast! A nutrient-dense selection of vegetables can be a great way to kick-start your day. Need some inspiration? My newest publication, -100 Best Foods for Health and Longevity- details the amazing benefits of some of the earth’s most nutritious foods and includes...
Breakfast salads — yes, they’re a thing — are loaded with nutrients and energy that we need to start the day. What’s more, eating a salad for breakfast paves the way for healthier eating throughout the rest of the day. When we start the day feeling light and free, without the weight of carbs and sugar on our bellies, good things can happen. Breakfast salads are the new rage in healthy eating — and...
Breakfast is the meal that breaks the fast from the night before. Some people claim they’re not hungry in the morning, or that they lack time at this hour to eat, yet others -never- skip this meal. Truth be told, the winner of the breakfast debate is to - eat breakfast. Here’s why…. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because of its - many - benefits. To be clear, the type of breakfast...
Breakfast has always been my favorite meal of the day: pancakes, oatmeal, fruit and yogurt, eggs! And what luck—it's the most important meal of the day too. Right? - The problem is, many of us are loading our bodies with dense, gluten-heavy, sugar-packed meals as soon as we wake up, when digestion is slowest. You know how sometimes you eat a big bowl of fruit and cereal and then immediately want to...
Have you heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Do you know why? -Wellness Tip:- The body is an exquisitely engineered machine - with muscles, nerves, and hormones, all operating within a cycle. You sleep, you eat, you play, you flex your muscles and you rest. After a full night's sleep of, say, seven or eight hours, while your body has been resting and regenerating, you...
Whoever said breakfast had to be boring? Whether you’re into the gluten free diet or not, if you like egg dishes and healthy vegetables, you may not realize how easy it is to make a crustless quiche. As for the creative part, just let your imagination lead the way and most any fresh vegetables will work. Ingredients - 5 Large organic brown eggs, 1 cup of half and half or low-fat milk whipped together....
Breakfast will never be the same after you've tasted the magical Acai. Full of antioxidants, vitamins and protein, this bowl will get you off on the right foot every time. It's a fabulous way to start the day! * 3/4 cup frozen Acai pulp * 4 frozen strawberries * 1 fresh banana * 1 tablespoon agave syrup * 2 to 3 tablespoons raw, unsalted almond butter * 1/4 cup soy or coconut milk * 1/2 to 1 cup granola...
Breakfast foods are comforting and delicious. It's too bad that most of time we are eating them in a mad-dash to get the day started. So why not turn your day upside down and enjoy some fine breakfast fare in the evening? - Eleanor Roosevelt used to make scrambled eggs on Sunday night for anyone who was a guest in the White House. In a lifetime packed with servants, this was the only meal she regularly...