As many of you already know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it kick start your metabolism to start burning calories, but it also helps lose pounds and maintain your weight. But grabbing breakfast-to-go at your favorite java joint could hamper your weight loss and hurt your wallet. Here are some breakfast choices that are healthy and won’t break the bank:

Eggs: Many nutritionists call eggs a true Super Food. Packed with protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, the nutrients in eggs will satisfy you for hours! You’ll save money because a dozen eggs breaks down to just a few quarters a day, and you can save time by hard boiling a batch of eggs to keep in the fridge for on-the-go snacking. You can whip up a frittata; cook them in individual ramekins, then during the week just grab, reheat, and eat!

Leftovers: Who said that you can’t have last night’s chicken stir-fry for breakfast? Don’t let your leftovers become a science experiment in the fridge, heat them up and dig in! If your dinner-for-breakfast lacks protein, add diced chicken to leftover whole grain pasta or add chickpeas to soup. You’ll save money and time.

Yogurt: Yogurt is packed with calcium, protein and gut-friendly probiotics. Stay clear of pre-sweetened yogurt, since they often contain heaps of sugar. Save money by buying the large containers instead of the individual yogurt containers. Low-fat plain yogurt is your best bet. You can control the sweetness and flavor by adding honey, agave syrup, lo-cal sweetener, berries, nuts, or even a handful of high fiber cereal.

For more budget breakfast ideas, check out this article on GirlGetStrong.com.

xx, Grace Daniel

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Over the years, research shows that there is a serious relationship between watching television and obesity. All theories aside, it comes down to this:  the more time you spend in front of the tube, the less time you’re spending being active. Another problem is that watching TV tends to lead to mindless eating, not to mention watching countless hours of fast food advertisements that creep into our subconscious. So put less activity and exercise, and mindless eating together, and you’ve got a guaranteed equation for weight gain!

A new study, published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, found that every hour spent watching television increases the risk of dying from any cause by 11 percent, and increases the risk of suffering a cardiovascular disease-related death by 18 percent.

(If that information isn’t enough to scare you away from countless hours of watching TV, then I don’t know what will!)

Here’s a good tip for helping you reach your weight related goals: watch less television! For more information from Johnny Bowden, author, nutritionist, and weight loss coach, check out the rest of this eye-opening article.

xx, Grace Daniel

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If even The Hills actress Heidi Montag is attempting to do yoga…

Shouldn’t you grab your mat and flow through your vinyasa?

xx, India-Jewel Jackson
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Whether you over did it at last night’s cocktail party, Chinese food from the weekend, or it’s those few days before your period, feeling bloated is never enjoyable.

Although you may think eating or drinking more when your stomach, fingers and eyes are puffier than usual, will only make things worse, there are some magical natural remedies that can help reduce water retention. Check out some of these foods that you can eat to beat the bloat.

Potassium: This powerful electrolyte is responsible for helping to move sodium out of the body and since sodium is a significant factor in bloat, countering your weightiness with some potassium-rich foods is one of your best defenses against extra bulk. While bananas are known as potassium wonders, avocados, papayas, honeydew melon, edamame , sweet potatoes and spinach are great potassium sources as well.

Water: One surefire way to leach that excess sodium and bloat from your body is to keep flushing your body with plain water. Not only will keep you keep things moving out but you’ll also feel like eating smaller portions and less frequently since the extra water is going to fill you up.

Asparagus: These delicate green stalks are one of nature’s wonder foods. Containing hefty amounts of folate, iron and thiamine, asparagus has been eaten for hundreds of years not just for it’s nutritional benefits but for its diuretic effects as well. This spring favorite is super low in calorie and virtually fat-free so steam a bunch for dinner or chop a few stalks for your salad or morning omelet.

For more tips on how to beat the bloat, check out GirlGetStrong.com

xx, Grace Daniel

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