Nutrition_Breakfast and Snacks

Almonds a handful a day

Reading Articles from Stack Magazine about healthy snacks.

• We made egg salad on whole wheat bread, humus on a flour tortilla with cheese and tomatoes, and blueberry/greek yogurt smoothie,  Other healthy snacks included almonds, apple slices, and baked chips with guacamole.

Informational Text

• Preview the Title, sub headings, maps, charts, bold print, and diagrams. 
• During Reading, when you don't understand, stop and reread.
•  After, Think about what you read. What was most important?

How he learned to eat right and hydrate properly  Luke Kuechly Nutrition

High Protein Breakfasts

Referred from March 14, 2013 | Kait Fortunato High Protein Breakfast Research shows that skipping breakfast or not getting enough protein in your breakfast can lead people to overeat later in the day or make poor food choices. Carbohydrates give you some initial energy, but protein helps slows down the digestion of carbohydrates, making the energy last longer and keeping your blood sugars more stable.  

Fresh Ideas for High Protein Breakfasts

• Omelet with veggies and turkey bacon or sausage
• Protein smoothie with yogurt, 100% protein powder and fruit
• Protein bar such as Think Thin, Zone Bars, Pure Protein, Detour Bars 

• High protein "No Oat Oatmeal" made with egg whites and nuts
• Whole grain toast with peanut butter
• Greek yogurt with almonds and sunflower seeds
• Bagel with laughing cow cheese and smoked salmon
• Cottage cheese with fruit and granola
  Healthy Snacks

  5 Healthy Snacks That Will Fill You Up

  
  Fall Fruits and Veggies
  Apples, Super Nutrients: With fiber, vitamin C, B complex vitamins, potassium, and calcium. Gives a brief synopsis of each vegt. n fruit.