The Power of Protein at Breakfast
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Toast, bagels, oatmeal, and cold cereal. That’s the high-carb stuff of the typical American breakfast. Yet the latest research shows that including more protein at your morning meal might provide many health benefits, including weight loss and preserving muscle tissue. More protein, better breakfast Higher-protein breakfasts have been studied in teenagers and […]
3 Breakfast Boosters to Keep You Going All Day
Starting the day with breakfast gets the entire day off on the right foot — but many of us skip it on a regular basis, or eat foods that leave our stomachs grumbling by 10 a.m. These tips will help you combine foods to keep you going strong all day long. Breakfast booster: avocado Tame […]
A new take on yogurt
Yogurt has gone from a natural foods niche to a staple in the refrigerators of most Americans. A few years ago we were introduced to Greek yogurt, in which the watery whey is removed by straining, leaving a creamier, thicker yogurt with higher protein and lower sugar content. After that, Icelandic and Australian yogurts became […]
New evidence supports breakfast skippers
Q: I grew up with the mantra “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But in recent years, I just have coffee as I rush out the door. Am I damaging my health by skipping breakfast? A: I must confess: I do the same thing. But both of us can share some comfort […]
