No-Cook Mango Almond Refrigerator Oatmeal

Love oatmeal, but think it’s only for cold winter days? Try this healthy and delicious no-cook “summer porridge,” recipe courtesy of The Yummy Life.

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Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?

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March 2-6 is National School Breakfast Week. Is #breakfast the most important meal of the day? #NSBW #FHMC_NYC

Eating breakfast provides us with energy that we will need to help start the day. It also has health benefits for improved performance, concentration and weight control. Breakfast is important for school age children because it has been shown to provide energy to help them concentrate, helps with eye-hand coordination, and with problem solving skills.

People who eat a healthy breakfast also tend to weigh less. People who skip breakfast tend to be hungrier during the day, tend to eat snack more and make less healthy food choices. A healthy breakfast that includes some lean protein helps curb cravings for food during the rest of the day.

In addition to lean proteins, other components of a healthy breakfast include:
• Bread and grains (cereal, toast, or a muffin)
• Skim milk or low fat yogurt
• Fruit or vegetables, or juices.
It is important to avoid sugary cereals and doughnuts.
Whether for yourself or your children, follow these tips and start your day off right with a well balanced healthy breakfast.

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Microwave Coffee Mug Egg Scramble Recipe

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Microwave Coffee Mug Egg Scramble

Recipe courtesy of Incredible Egg

For a quick and easy breakfast in less than three minutes, try a microwave egg scramble. Eggs are high in protein and packed with nutrients, including healthy omega-3s and Vitamin D.

Ingredients:

2          EGGS

2          Tbsp. milk

2          Tbsp. shredded Cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

Directions:

Step 1  COAT 12-oz. microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray. ADD eggs and milk; beat until blended.

Step 2  MICROWAVE on HIGH 45 seconds; stir. MICROWAVE until eggs are almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer.

Step 3  TOP with cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Variations:

You can also add fresh or frozen, defrosted spinach to the scramble. Just squeeze out the excess water with a paper towel.  For breakfast on the go, try using one egg and placing the scramble on a toasted English muffin.

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