What to Say When People Undermine Your Healthy Choices

Eating Healthy

Ever get the cold shoulder for not partaking in cupcakes brought to the office? Teased for waking up early on vacation to fit in a run? Or maybe you’ve “ruined it for everyone” by saying no to another round of drinks?

Yeah. We’ve been there.

And while we all know sassy comebacks, responding to negativity with negativity is never a good idea. Not only will it get you and your naysayers nowhere, but it could end up causing resentment or damaging relationships. And it’ll definitely kill the vibe at brunch.

It’s important to remember that most of these critiques are the result of people who are misinformed but well-intentioned or people who feel insecure or disappointed about their own health-related decisions.

First, pause to consider if they have a point. All healthy lifestyles need balance. But assuming your choices are sound, stick to your guns with grace. With that in mind, here are several productive ways to fend off unwelcome flak.

1. Thanksgiving Dinner

The situation: Although your family is aware of your healthy-eating style, they remain hell-bent on pushing food:
“Just eat it, it’s not going to kill you!”
“You could afford to have some.”
“But I made this just for you!”

What you’re tempted to say: “You made this just for me? Really? Clearly, you don’t know me as well as I thought you did.”

Do this instead: It’s tricky when you’re dealing with family members and doesn’t want to disrespect anyone. But you don’t need to give in either, says Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D., a psychologist and associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. “Your aunt [or another older family member] is of a different generation, where expressing love for people meant cooking for them,” Pagoto says. “There’s no point in trying to change the way she thinks.”

The quickest way to end this interaction is to say thank you with a smile and eat what you originally planned. If anyone insists on seeing you finish the portion, make an excuse about feeling uncomfortably full and ask if you can take it home. Later, you’re free to do with the food what you wish. (Read: Chuck it.)

2. The BBQ

The situation: You’re the only non-carnivore at your friend’s annual bash. While he is thoughtful enough to grill you a veggie burger, fellow guests aren’t as considerate:
“I feel bad for you—how can you live without bacon?”
“Isn’t fake meat gross?”
“How do you get protein if you don’t eat meat?”

What you’re tempted to say: “Here’s an idea: How about you don’t ask me about my protein, and I won’t ask you about your cholesterol?”

Do this instead: While trainer and dietitian Erica Giovinazzo keeps an animal-protein-focused diet, she understands the frustration of her vegetarian clients. Her advice: Remember that you make your own choices. “Pressure is likely to come from everyone telling us what we should do, and sometimes we forget we’re in charge of our lives,” she says. “Once we remember that, we’re able to better deal in situations that challenge those decisions.”

Giovinazzo says the trick is to stay positive rather than defensive. Try: “My veggie burger is superb! You should try one! You’d be surprised how good it tastes!” They may or may not take you up on it, but they’ll know not to argue further with someone so confident.

3. The Visit Home

The situation: Seeing family means you’re instantly fair game for unsolicited commentary on everything from love life to career choices. But today’s hot topic is your body:
“You must work out all the time—you’ve lost so much weight!”
“You’re so thin! How much do you weigh?”
“Looks like someone could stand to eat a cheeseburger!”

What you’re tempted to say: “I weigh somewhere between ‘buzz off’ and ‘mind your own business!'”

Do this instead: Often people become judgmental of others’ healthy habits when they feel threatened. “The criticism can really be a veiled expression of jealousy,” Pagoto says. Rather than biting back, diffuse the situation: “Thanks for being concerned about my health, but there is nothing to worry about. My doctor said that my weight is healthy and to keep up my good eating and exercise habits.”

Giovinazzo also suggests taking the focus off your appearance and enthusiastically sharing how your habits have helped you in other ways: “I feel better and more energetic than ever since I started working out regularly! Can you believe I can do pull-ups now?”

4. The Dinner Party

The situation: The spread is butter-laden, deep-fried, and carb-dense. Eating this meal equals a massive food hangover. You help yourself to what you can, but when others see your plate, they exclaim:
“Why are you barely eating?!”
“What? You don’t like any of this food?!”

What you’re tempted to say: “I don’t feel like committing gustatory assault on my system, ’ kay thanks.”

Do this instead: “You shouldn’t have to explain to others what you do or don’t put into your mouth,” says Lindsey Joe, R.D. Don’t feel pressured to justify your choices. Joe suggests simply stating, “This is plenty for me. Thank you for preparing all this!”

Another tactic, recommended by Tina Gowin, R.D., is to smile and redirect the conversation. Try: “I’m just pacing myself with this great spread! Hey, how was that vacation you just went on?” It’s bound to get your host chatting and gently steer the focus away from food. No matter what you say, both Joe and Gowin stress the key is to be polite.

5. Lunch at the Office

The situation: Everyone wants the fast-food chain you can’t stand. You don’t want to be disagreeable and go along with the order, but then your coworker passes you a box of sugary churros:
“Come on, you can be unhealthy for a day!”
“If we split dessert, we can split the calories!”

What you’re tempted to say: “Hey, you can make poor choices all by yourself. Look at that haircut, for example.”

Do this instead: You don’t have to feel hesitant to pass on something you genuinely don’t want but remember, you work with these people five days a week, so keep it civil. Joe uses a simple, “Thanks for offering, but no thanks. I’m stuffed from lunch!”

One of Gowin’s go-to responses is, “I’m going out for a nice dinner later and want wiggle room for a juicy steak!” White lies are OK, Gowin says, as long as they aren’t too complicated and won’t get you in trouble later (i.e.—Don’t say you’re going gluten-free and then get caught eating pita chips). To avoid awkward moments in the future, she also suggests making a game plan. “Keep paper menus of the restaurants you and your coworkers order from and highlight your best options,” she says. “This way, you know what to get no matter what.”

6. The Workout Buddy Who Bails

The situation: You text your friend to confirm tomorrow’s post-work running date and she bails for the third time in a row:
“Let’s play hookie! Netflix and takeout beat pounding the pavement!”
“I’ve been slammed at work. Can’t you take a break too?”
“What’s the big deal? We’ll just reschedule.”

What you’re tempted to say: “Sure. First I’ll just remind your S.O. what you think of commitment.”

Say this instead: While it can be frustrating to have a friend cancel on you repeatedly, there’s no need to blacklist someone for flaking, says Justin Robinson, a sports dietitian and strength and conditioning coach.

Acknowledge the fact that balance and rest days are a part of any fitness plan, but stick to your guns: “Thai food sounds awesome, but I took a day off earlier this week and I’m booked tomorrow. So I really need to get this workout in today. Let me know what your weekend plans are and we’ll meet up.” Moving forward, Robinson suggests shopping for a new fitness buddy who shares your dedication.

7. The Mexican Food Truck

The situation: When your burrito arrives, you pull off the tortilla (rice and beans are enough for you) and dig in with a fork. You’re then hit with comments from your fellow diners:
“That is so weird.”
“Can’t you just eat it the way it is?”

What you’re tempted to say: “I’m sorry, food police! I didn’t realize I was over the limit in the no-tortilla zone.”

Do this instead: The comments may have nothing to do with you, Pagoto says. Watching your healthy habits may remind your fellow diners of their own struggles to do the same and bring up feelings of resentment. Keeping that in mind, she recommends responding with a light comment: “You guys have known me for years and only now realize I’m weird?! I just don’t want to fill up on tortilla when it’s the filling I really like.”

Giovanizzo’s tactic of returning their question also works: “I always get too full if I eat it with the tortilla. Don’t you hate feeling stuffed?”

8. Post-Work Happy Hour

The situation: You’re out with coworkers, but you’d rather just enjoy their company and skip the booze. When you pass on alcohol, your colleagues start in:
“You’re so boring!”
“Oh, come on, just have one drink!”
“Are you anti-alcohol now too?”

What you’re tempted to say: “Well, no, but this interrogation is going to drive me to drink!”

Do this instead: Over the years, Robinson’s experience has revealed that the more you talk and make excuses, the more your friends will pry. His advice? “A short answer is best when discussing why you choose not to drink: ‘I just don’t feel like drinking tonight.’”

Limiting your behavior to that moment (versus a lifestyle choice) deflects any larger debate. If that doesn’t do the trick, humor is another great option: “Now you have a sober driver to make sure a lightweight like you makes it home!” To appear social, Robinson suggests ordering a club soda and lime or even an iced tea with lemon. Both look like cocktails, help you hydrate, and may get people off your case. Win-win.

9. The Unhealthy Restaurant

The situation: While the rest of the table starts with fries and mozzarella sticks, you opt for a salad. Your friends are immediately annoyed:
“Of course, you always get the rabbit food.”
“Are you on a diet or something?”
“Ugh, I can’t imagine eating just a salad for dinner.”

What you’re tempted to say: “Don’t worry. I’ll ask the waiter to batter and deep-fry the lettuce so we can match. Twinsies!”

Do this instead: It’s frustrating to feel attacked by your fellow diners, and as tempting as it may be to criticize their choices, it’s better not to be judgmental, Gowin and Joe say.

If simply laughing it off and changing the subject won’t work, give them some insight on why you’re eating the way you are: “The grease upsets my stomach and I’d rather feel good instead of end up in a food coma and to go home early.” If you’re with true friends, Gowin says, you can honestly talk to them about your lifestyle preferences and ask for their support.

Source: greatist.com

7 Healthy Habits That Maximize Your Productivity Every Day

Maximize Your Productivity

Entrepreneurs usually keep a densely packed schedule that fits as much work as possible into their waking hours. There’s always something else to be done and more you’d like to achieve, so how do you keep your day running efficiently without being overrun by the demands on your time?

There are some tricks I’ve learned over my entrepreneurial journey that has served me well in running my day successfully. Not every day will stick to the routine, but if you commit to practicing these steps daily, you’ll get better at keeping them over time.

Here are seven steps I’ve learned for effectively running your day as an entrepreneur.

1. Start your day the night before.

The night before is really when your new day begins. I’ve found over the years that by approaching bedtime with a routine I can effectively start the next morning with all systems go. Begin by ensuring you know what’s on the calendar for the following day. Go over appointments, calls and any other important deadlines in the day so you have an awareness of what’s on the agenda.

Next, get anything you need in the morning set aside and ready at night. Bag packed, if you bring lunch — then lunch made and ready to grab, gym bag all set up to go, etc. Make sure whatever you need in the morning is as easy as grab and go.

Finally, set yourself up for sleep success. Make sure you turn off all electronics that could beep, buzz, or light up during the night and disrupt your sleep.

2. Move first thing.

Getting out of bed and making your body move gets the blood flowing and the brain synapses connecting again. If you aren’t in the habit of moving first thing when you get up, this may feel a little strange at first but trust me, it works. Even if you aren’t a morning person, grab your gym bag and hit the gym or put on your shoes and walk your dog for 30 minutes. Fresh air and movement start your body and your brain off on the right foot for the day. You’ll have more energy and a clearer head when you’re done.

3. Tame your brain.

Meditation or mindfulness practice is an essential workout for your head. It only takes 10 to 20 minutes in the morning to adopt a practice that can really help you effectively manage your day and your life. Meditation is proven in study after study to help you deal better with stress and improve the fluidity of your mind, meaning you have a more adaptable brain.

Work your head out every morning with some kind of mind-strengthening exercise. Try the Headspace app for a free introduction to what mindfulness and meditation can do for you.

4. Get help with staying organized.

If you aren’t an organized or punctual person, get the help you need to become one. This can be done with an organization app like Trello, WorkFlowy, or Evernote, or by hiring someone part-time to assist you with task, time, and calendar management. If you want an efficient day then you need to be organized.

5. Remember to eat.

Your body and your brain need fuel. Don’t forget that food is an important part of the day’s routine. This sounds simple but so many times entrepreneurs run themselves into the ground, skipping meals and forgetting to eat, only to grab the quickest (and often unhealthiest) thing they can eat on the go. Don’t fall victim to this trap. Snack frequently and remember to eat the right kind of healthy, nourishing food you need to stay energized all day.

If you struggle, there are snack prep delivery options like Nature Box or home delivery healthy meal prep options like Blue Apron where literally everything you need for dinner is delivered to your door.

6. Batch your time.

Time batching is an efficient way to get the uninterrupted productivity time you need. Ensure that there’s at least one hour, preferably two, of batched time for you to problem-solve, think, brainstorm, and otherwise handle the work you need to do without being disturbed. It’s a highly efficient way to get a lot done in small bursts of productivity.

7. Disconnect from work.

Last but not least, when you leave work in the evening, try to disconnect from work. This may be less important when you’re still young and single, but it becomes a crucial lifestyle practice when you have a partner or a family. Your time outside of work greatly contributes to your time at work, so give your significant other and family the focus and attention they need and leave the office work at the office.

Source: entrepreneur.com ~ Author: Adam Toren ~ Image: Canva Pro

You’ll Never Lose Motivation To Stay Healthy If You Embrace This One Mindset Change

You lack motivation to kick-start all your healthy plans even though you know the ways. Perhaps, you’ve tried few of them, but you failed and can’t persist.

If this is your case, spend 4 minutes to take a look on this article. It will teach you practical ways to stay in the healthy game consistently and never lose motivation again.

Why and how to develop a growth mindset when it comes to your health

Recently I read the book Mindset by Carol S. Dweck and it really stuck with me.

The book is basically about two mindsets:

the growth mindset and the fixed mindset.

Who better to explain them than Carol herself:

In a fixed mindset students believe their basic abilities, their intelligence, their talents, are just fixed traits. They have a certain amount and that’s that, and then their goal becomes to look smart all the time and never look dumb. In a growth mindset students understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching and persistence. They don’t necessarily think everyone’s the same or anyone can be Einstein, but they believe everyone can get smarter if they work at it.

What has this to do with your health?

As the title already suggested developing a growth mindset will be beneficial for your health.

Let me explain.

There seems to be some thinking that health is only reserved for a few “lucky” people, with the right genes and the right environment when growing up.

I’ve heard it so many times:

  • “I can’t lose weight, because of my genes.”
  • “I was overweight as child, I can’t get to a normal weight now.”
  • “Not eating junk food is so hard.”
  • “I just can’t go to bed when I’m supposed to”
  • “I can’t exercising…”
  • etc., etc., etc.,

Well, that’s all BS. (I admit it, there might be some rare exceptions)

That’s your fixed mindset telling you:

”Look at you. You couldn’t stay slim/fit until now, you lack the ability to lose weight and you will never learn it”

Here’s the thing, BS as well. Don’t believe this

Every single one of you is able to get healthy, either by losing weight, eating quality food, exercising or sleeping enough.

Don’t let your fixed mindset tell you that you can’t do this.

Develop a growth mindset. Every single day think about what you can do to upgrade your health. Focus on the process not on the results.

  • Want to lose weight? Don’t focus on your “ideal weight”, but commit on exercising consistently.
  • Want to sleep better? Don’t focus on what your perfect sleep would look like, but commit on going to bed on time.
  • Want to eat better? Don’t focus on what your ideal diet will look like, but commit to eating a little bit better every day.

Your health isn’t fixed. Genes only account for around 20% of your health, but what about the other 80%?

Well, you are in control of that. Not your parents, not your friends, but you.

Developing a growth mindset for health is hard at the beginning, especially when all your life you have been thinking with a fixed mindset.

Here’s a 4 step process you can take to develop a growth mindset for your health.

Step 1: Show up for your health.

Whatever you want to achieve you need to show up first.

  • Want to go to bed earlier? Show up at your bedtime.
  • Want to eat healthier? Show up in your kitchen ready to prepare a meal.
  • Want to exercise more? Show up with your gym clothes, ready to exercise or take a run.

Show up for the first time, starting to upgrade your health.

Step 2: Notice your fixed mindset when it comes to your health.

Have you ever noticed that voice in your head, when you started exercising or cooking, that told you “You can’t do this, you can’t do that, you’re just born this way, just accept it.”

That’s your fixed mindset. Every time you try to eat healthier or start exercising the voice is telling you to stop to avoid failure.

Notice this voice in your head.

Step 3: Realize that failure is an opportunity to grow, not a reason to give up.

Oftentimes that voice in your head want to prevent you from failure, because it thinks failure is bad. Instead, everytime that voice comes up think about failure as an opportunity to grow.

Everybody experiences failure, it’s how you deal with it that makes you stand out.

  • Couldn’t go to bed earlier? Think about what you can do better. Maybe don’t watch TV in the evening.
  • Your home made meal tastes crappy? Think about what went wrong. Maybe try an easier recipe.
  • You can’t do 10 pushups? Start with one, but make sure to show up again!

You might have failed, but that’s not a reason to give up.

Step 4: Show up consistently.

When showing up consistently big results will happen, but don’t focus on them. Focus on the process instead.

  • Instead of thinking about how much weight you have to lose, focus on healthy eating every day.
  • Instead of thinking about how you run a marathon, focus on showing up for running consistently.

Your fixed mindset is preventing you back from getting healthy. Don’t let it do that. Develop a growth mindset. This isn’t limited to your health, but can be applied to all areas of your life.

Your health is a good starting point!

I hope those steps will help you realize that your health isn’t fixed. It’s in your hand. What will you show up for today?our

Source: betterhumans.coach.me ~ By: Paul Edrich

Why Exercising Is a Higher Priority Than My Business

There’s a prevalent attitude among entrepreneurs that the business, whatever that business is, comes first. It is the high priority that trumps everything else, including family, friends and especially health.

I’ve seen entrepreneurs sacrifice all these things, sometimes with tragic consequences, to focus on making their businesses successful. I’ve also done it myself, although I’m one of the lucky ones. During the years I made my business my highest priority, my wife stuck by my side, I didn’t cause any permanent damage with friendships (although I certainly didn’t nurture any) and I didn’t die.

It’s not greed that motivates us entrepreneurs. It would be difficult to justify the sacrifices we make if the only reward were money. Dollars become mere points in a sort of game. What it’s really about is building something great, doing something that matters and changing the world. That’s what makes it so easy to brush other things off. But it’s a mistake. I know that now, and that’s why today I care more about exercise than my business. But it’s not easy.

I have a growing business with 14 team members. These men and women rely on me to make sure their paychecks come on time, that benefits are there for them and their families, and that obstacles are removed so they can get their work done. We have approximately 40 clients, who are depending on me to make sure they’re getting the results that will help their businesses grow.

This adds up to a lot of tasks, and a lot of pressure. On any given day there are easily 100 important things I should be doing for my business, 50 of which are also urgent, but there is no way I can get more than 10 things done. And yet each and every week I spend at least 10 hours on focused, physical exercise.

I schedule my workouts during the workday and prioritize exercise over all my work activities. There is some flexibility, but if there is a conflict between a trail run I need to get in, and a meeting with a client, I’ll reschedule the client meeting first. I do this because I and my business can survive the consequences of rescheduling a client meeting, even if it means losing that client. But as soon as I start pushing workouts off, I’ll start missing workouts, and once I start missing workouts, I’m close to stopping workouts altogether.

Exercise must come first, or it’s unlikely to happen at all.

If exercise stops, then my health goes downhill. With the loss of physical health my productivity at work goes down. I become depressed. I lose motivation to do the things that makes my business successful. I’ve learned firsthand that excellence in one area of my life promotes excellence in all other areas of my life. Exercise is the easiest area of my life to control. It’s easy to measure. Either I get it in, or I don’t. When I do, it lifts up all other areas of my life, including my business.

For a long time, I was fooled into thinking that if my business wasn’t the top priority, then that meant I wasn’t doing all I could do to make it successful. This is an understandable way of thinking, but it’s completely wrong.

If my life is made up of 10 priorities, then it’s not as simple as saying that if I move the business from being priority two to priority one, that the business is going to benefit. The trick is to figure out which ordering of priorities provides the maximum overall benefit.

For example, when I exercise, that makes me better in every role I have, whether it’s as a husband, father, friend or entrepreneur. If I were to stop exercising because I felt that being a good business owner was a higher priority, then ironically I would end up a worse business owner than I was when it was a lower priority. Putting exercise first creates a win-win.

As my business grows, I see members of my team falling into the same trap I did. That’s why we’re working to institute health incentives, and why I’m not ashamed to talk about the time I take out of my work day to exercise. I know that if my team members put exercise and health before their jobs, they might work fewer hours, but they’ll feel better about themselves, have more fulfilling lives and they’ll produce better results with the hours they do work.

Source: entrepreneur.com ~ By Josh Stemiele

Here’s Exactly What 9 Nutritionists Eat For Breakfast

Here’s Exactly What 9 Nutritionists Eat For Breakfast

From eggs to oats to super green smoothies, nutritionists enjoy all kinds of healthy (and tasty) eats for their morning meal. The one thing the meals have in common? They exist.

Whether you consider breakfast the most important meal of the day or not, the experts will tell you that it’s important enough to have seven days a week. One large study in Japan found that people who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain other healthy habits, and that breakfast skippers are more likely to be smokers and less receptive to eating fruits and veggies. Even more, those who stuck it out till lunch were nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes.

A breakfast ritual will also set a good example for the young ‘uns, who studies show will do better in school if they consume healthy breakfasts.

So now that you’ve decided on breakfast, all that’s left to figure out is what you’ll be having. Get inspired by the nine breakfasts below, all approved and eaten by registered dietitians.

  • 1 Scrambled Eggs With Fruit
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    Julie Upton starts her day with two to three scrambled eggs (usually one whole egg and two whites, she says), a piece of fruit smeared with nut butter and a cup of tea.

    “It’s quick and easy and I try to get around 20-25g of  protein at breakfast to keep my hunger and cravings in check,” the dietitian says. “To balance the protein from eggs, I get some carbs from the banana with fat from the nut butter.”

  • 2 Portable Breakfast Bar
    Kind
    Rebecca Scritchfield enjoys a Kind Breakfast Bar in the a.m. She washes it down with a latte.

    The dietitian says she loves the meal because “I can get my caffeine fix with some calcium and eat a nutritious bar with quality ingredients and nothing artificial.

  • 3 Green Smoothie
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    A blend of mixed greens, frozen mango, frozen berries, a banana and water isChrista Mantey‘s breakfast recipe for success.

    “It’s an awesome way to front load my day with the healthiest fuel there is — raw, dark leafy greens and fruit,” says the dietician. “It energizes me and sets my day up to continue eating healthy.”

  • 4 Oatmeal With Walnuts
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    Katherine Brooking likes to start her morning with a little sweetness. She makes a bowl of oatmeal with walnuts, and sweetens it with a bit of honey or brown sugar.

    “Oatmeal fills me up until lunch,” the dietitian says. “It’s low in sodium and saturated fat, high in healthy carbs that provide energy for my morning.”

  • 5 Fiber-Boosted Coffee + Drinkable Yogurt
    Siggis
    Felicia Stoler fills up on nutrients as the sun rises, especially because she’s a morning exerciser. A cup of coffee with a fiber supplement like Sunfiber, a small glass of orange juice and a drinkable yogurt like Siggi’s usually make it into her routine.

    The dietitian says she adds Sunfiber to her java to increase her fiber intake without feeling bloated or weighed down. The O.J comes right before her workout to help her with endurance and she slugs back the yogurt after the sweat session. “[It’s] the right carbohydrate-protein ratio for optimal post-workout refueling,” she says.

  • 6 Old Fashioned Rolled Oats With Fresh Fruit
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    Alissa Rumsey wakes up to deliciousness. Her morning starts with old-fashioned rolled oats made with milk and topped with nuts, chia seeds, fresh fruit and a touch of vanilla and cinnamon.

    It’s all about satiety. “The oats provide soluble fiber, which along with the fat from the nuts and seeds, and the protein in the milk, all help keep me full until lunch time,” says the dietitian.

    “I love using chia seeds for their beneficial omega-3 fats.” If you’re not a chia fan, you can still certainly use Rumsey’s sweetening trick. “Instead of sugar, I use fresh fruit like strawberries or chopped apple, and a little vanilla extra for sweetness. Oatmeal takes on the flavor of whatever you mix into it, and the flavor combinations are endless.”

  • 7 Protein Oats
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    Marjorie Cohn takes her bowl of oatmeal to the next level by adding an egg, and then some. The registered dietitian starts with oatmeal and adds the egg, chia seeds, canned pumpkin cinnamon and peanut butter. She’ll also have an apple or a pear on the side.

    [See: Why you should cook an egg into your oatmeal.]

    The brimming bowl is the dietitian’s favorite because “It’s easy, quick, delicious and keeps me going all morning because it’s high in protein and fiber.”

  • 8 Peanut Butter + Toast
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    Vandana Sheth fuels up with a slice of whole grain, high fiber toast with peanut butter, slice banana and hemp hearts or chia seeds.

    The dietitian says this meal is portable, nutritious and flavorful. The heart-healthy fats, protein and fiber make it a very well-rounded welcome into the morning.

  • 9 Egg White English Muffin With Cheese
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    A whole wheat English muffin topped with an egg white and a slice of cheese is what Angela Ginn-Meadow makes in the morning.

    The dairy, protein and whole grain-packed meal is easy to eat on the go, especially on “hectic mornings,” the dietitian says.

Source: Huffington.com ~ By: Kate Bratskeir

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