Eat a Good Breakfast - Everyday!

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By Terry Orr

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Breakfast has always been an important part of daily routine.  As a kid going to school – cereal – cream of wheat, oatmeal or cold cereal was the general rule in our home.  We enjoyed family breakfast on weekends and holiday and they were simply wonderful with eggs, breakfast meats (including fresh water fish – yum), fruit, veggies, French toast, pancakes, gravy and biscuits could be part of our meal.  Breakfast continues to be an important part of my life and more nutritional balance over the past few years.

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Ask Dr. Sears offers these 10 Balanced Breakfasts:

Granola cereal, yogurt, a sliced apple

Scrambled eggs, toast, orange juice

Veggie omelet, bran muffin, fruit with yogurt

Whole-grain pancakes or waffles topped with berries and/or yogurt, milk

Whole-wheat zucchini pancakes topped with fruit, milk

French toast topped with fruit, orange juice or milk

Low-fat cheese melted on toast with a piece of fruit

Low-fat cream cheese on a whole-grain bagel, orange juice

Peanut butter and banana slices on an English muffin, milk

For a breakfast-on-the-run smoothie

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Spry Living offers “3 Reasons to Eat a Balance Breakfast:

To maintain healthy blood sugar levels;

To maintain a healthy weight; and

To maintain cognitive function.

All three make good sense. There are probably hundreds of recipes, ideas on what are the right types of foods to eat for breakfast – including portions of each – I still a believer in moderation and balance.

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What are your thoughts regarding a good breakfast?

What is your favorite breakfast?

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Thanks and enjoy your breakfast!

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References and Links:

http://www.myredrabbit.com/blog/why-should-you-eat-a-healthy-breakfast-everyday-.html

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/family-nutrition/brain-foods/10-balanced-breakfasts

http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/healthy-breakfast

http://spryliving.com/articles/3-reasons-to-eat-a-balanced-breakfast/

National Strawberries and Cream Day

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By Akindman

Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring and have high levels of Vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, and potassium. Research has shown that strawberries are America’s favorite fruit, topping grapes, bananas, watermelon, and apples. Another fun fact: did you know that strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside? Some estimate that each one contains approximately 200 seeds.

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The recipe for strawberries and cream is quite straightforward and can be as simple as topping fresh fruit with whipped cream. There are, however, many variations that you can use to spice up your fruit. Try flavoring your whipped cream with amaretto liqueur or substituting a combination of fat-free sour cream and brown sugar instead. For a more elaborate dessert, put together a trifle with alternating layers of fruit, cream, and a sweet pastry such as ladyfinger cookies. Strawberries and cream are also the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, or shortcake. For even more ideas, check out these recipes for stuffed strawberries.

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To start off your celebration, head to a local farm and pick your own fresh strawberries as a fun spring activity for the family. Then head home to enjoy the fruits of your labor with a delicious snack of strawberries and cream! (from our friends at Punchbowl)