Diners are a fave for weekend brunch or a late-night meal. The wide variety of foods means there is something there for everyone, but the options usually aren’t the healthiest. There’s no need to just settle for a plain salad or cottage cheese, however.
Breakfast: It’s the most important meal of the day, and you all shared some great ideas for starting the day off right. Read on for new twists on morning favorites — eggs, pancakes and oatmeal.
You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again — breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating it kick-starts your metabolism, improves your concentration and can even help you maintain a healthy weight. But, yes, busy schedules mean we don’t always make the time.
Your day’s first dish doesn’t have to be elaborate — just make sure it packs a powerful punch. If you’re breakfast wary, check out four of my favorite standbys for the busy workweek.
You could probably guess that most kids’ cereals are bursting with added sugar, but even some “healthy” cereals can be full of sugar and few nutritional benefits. Whether you have a bowl for breakfast or munch on some for a snack, here are tips for picking the best cereals.
From this week’s headlines: the lack of physical education in schools, answers to common food mysteries and how to eat a healthier “deskfast.”
We’ve already filled you in on the best choices for snack bars and energy bars. Now we’ve scoped out the most popular breakfast bar brands to find out which are the healthiest breakfast choice.
I sound like such a dietitian saying this, but breakfast IS the most important meal of the day. It doesn’t have to be a large and complicated meal, but you do want to get a balance of nutrients from some simple and healthy ingredients (no toaster pastries, please!).
Here are some quick and easy ideas to start your day with.
Skip the bagel and try this instead. This dish’s smoked salmon and pumpernickel bread boost your daily dose of omega-3 fats and whole grains. Experiment with different veggie toppers: carrots, radishes or bell peppers. And this isn’t just for a morning meal — try it for a quick lunch, too.
If I could, I’d kick off every morning with something sweet. In my college days, I occasionally snacked on a brownie instead of oatmeal before class. Thankfully, I’m wiser — and healthier — now. But now I’ve got this dessert! Ellie Krieger dubs these her “breakfast cookies” — thanks to the added rolled oats and bran flakes. Try one as a mid-morning snack, paired up with a cup of tea or milk, or as a breakfast on the go.
Watch Ellie prep them in this how-to video. I love how she sneaks in pureed carrot baby food.
Weekends are meant for pancakes, and a heart-shaped pancake is perfect for tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day celebration. The strawberry puree adds a festive bit of red. Save any leftover topping to dollop on plain yogurt for a simple afternoon snack.
If that is the case, it should say something about the fruit juice it's self. They are not real fruit. How can something so natural be so bad for you? Think about that. I would try a Yoli Health Drink to be on the safe side.
