Posts Tagged ‘breakfast’

Sandwiches: Fillers that aren’t diet killers

June 22nd, 2009

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Hollywood stars like Mandy Moore know that when it comes to sandwiches, less isn’t more. If you skip the mayo but add a little coleslaw to your sandwich, you’re only packing another 50 calories. A huge scoop of slaw, however, delivers a walloping 200 calories. Also, it’s good to add tomatoes to your sandwich because they contain lycopene, a cancer fighter that also helps you fight off heart disease. Mustard has only nine calories. As for cheese, cheddar is better than provolone because you save upward of 70 grams of salt. If you want to save calories, skipping any full-fat cheese will reduce your luunch by a major 100 calories. Skip the pickles or you might as well suck on a saltshaker.

Shake up your child’s breakfast

April 15th, 2009

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Breakfast provides food for the brain after a night of sleep. The nutrients consumed at breakfast gives your children the energy they need to concentrate while in school, that in turn enables them to retain what is taught.

But many kids skip breakfast in the morning because they are either in a hurry or simply not hungry. This is not a healthy move. These children should be made to consume a simple protein shake.

These shakes should ideally comprise milkĀ  (soy, cow or goat), protein powder, ground flax seeds or flaxseed oil and fruits of choice like blueberries or bananas.