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Nutrition tip of the month: Get enough protein at breakfast

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A plate with two eggs and saladAre you getting enough protein at breakfast?

Many of us are not. Aim for 20-30 grams of protein at this meal. Not only will this help you feel full throughout the morning, but it will also play a role in maintaining your muscle mass.

Here are 6 protein-packed breakfast ideas.

1. Eggs – Start with 2 large eggs. Whip up some scrambled eggs or an omelet with veggies. Top with about 1/4 cup grated cheese. Pair with a salad (yes, salad for breakfast!) or roll it up in a whole wheat tortilla. 20 grams of protein.

2. Greek Yogurt Bowl – Make your favourite smoothie bowl with 3/4 to 1 cup of Greek yogurt. Sprinkle on a small handful of nuts / granola and your favourite fruit. Easy! 20-30 grams of protein.

3. Grilled Cheese and Ham Sandwich – All you need are 2 slices of whole grain bread + 2 slices of cheese + 2 slices of ham or other lean meat. Done! 20-30 grams of protein.

4. Protein Smoothie – Make your favourite smoothie with high protein milk and / or add a scoop or more of protein powder. Read the nutrition information on the protein powder since they can range from 6 to 30 grams of protein per scoop.

5. Protein Pancakes – Check out your grocery store or online for protein pancake mix.  Team it up with a small glass of fortified soy beverage or milk. 20-30 grams of protein.

6. Creamy Oatmeal – Make a bowl of hot oatmeal with fortified soy beverage or milk instead of water. Stir in a tablespoon of nut butter and top with 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds, hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds. 20 grams of protein.

What’s your favourite protein-packed breakfast? Let me know in the comments.

BLT Breakfast Salad

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Salad with barley, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and hard cooked egg

BLT Breakfast Salad

Wny not try a salad for breakast (or lunch or dinner)? The "B" stands for barley!
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Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 cup cooked barley
  • 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup cucumbers, diced
  • 4 hard cooked eggs, sliced

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine barley and veggies.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingrdients.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and toss.
  • Top with sliced eggs.
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Cheese and Veggie Omelet

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Cheese and veggie omelette on a white plate served with orange slices, strawberries and toast

Cheese and Veggie Omelet

Did you know that the vitamin D in eggs boosts the absorption of calcium from cheese? Add any veggie you have on hand for this easy and delicious meal!
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Course Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tsp butter
  • 1/4 red pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tbsp diced onions or green onions

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat eggs with a whisk or fork.
  • Add milk, salt and pepper. Whisk again.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Tilt and rotate the pan so that the egg is spread out evenly.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the egg starts to set. Fill half of the omelet with red pepper, onions and cheese.
  • Use a spatula to gently fold the unfilled side of the omelet onto the filled side.
  • Cook for about 1 minute.

Notes

Cheese and veggie omelette on a white plate served with orange slices, strawberries and toast
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Choline – The Forgotten Nutrient

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Egg cracked

There’s a growing buzz about choline and for good reason. Choline is essential for a healthy pregnancy and healthy brain development at all ages. And while choline was officially recognized as an essential nutrient in 1998, it’s only recently been added to the list of nutrients which can be voluntarily disclosed on Nutrition Facts Tables in both Canada and the USA.

Health Benefits of Choline
One of the main roles of choline is to produce a specific neurotransmitter called acetylcholine which plays a crucial role in sending messages from your brain to your muscles. During pregnancy, choline helps prevent the development of neural tube defects in the growing baby. Choline also helps to move fat out of your liver, which can prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. According to the National Institutes of Health, there may be a link between choline and better cognitive function and memory as we age. Ongoing research is exploring the connection between choline and heart health too.

How Much Choline Do You Need
The amount of choline needed depends on your age. High intakes of choline from supplements can cause a fishy body odour, vomiting, excessive sweating and salivation, low blood pressure as well as potential heart and liver problems.

choline DRI chart


Food Sources of Choline
Our bodies produce small amounts of choline, but not enough to meet our daily needs. Liver, eggs (more specifically, egg yolks), meat and tofu are among the best food sources of choline.

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5 Ways to Up Your Protein

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Want to build those muscles? For optimal muscle protein synthesis, aim to have 20-30 grams of protein at every meal. For most of us, this means pumping up the protein at breakfast and dialing down the protein at dinner time.

Watch my TV interview to see if you’re getting enough protein at every meal.

Here are 5 easy ideas to help you get enough.

1. Egg Sandwich – Start with 2 large eggs and add 2 T of grated cheese. Whip up some scrambled eggs or an omelet with veggies. Roll it up in a whole wheat tortilla. 20 grams of protein.

2. Greek Yogurt Smoothie – Make your favourite smoothie with 1 cup of Greek yogurt. Easy! 20 grams of protein.

3. Soup and Sandwich – Warm up to a bowl of minestrone soup and 1/2 veggie sandwich. For the sandwich, try Canadiana Rustic Bean Bread (made by Country Harvest) with with 2 T hummus and your favourite fresh veggies. Add a slice of cheese to the sandwich or add 3/4 cup Greek yogurt for dessert. 30 grams of protein.

4. Super Salad – Fill at least half your plate with leafy salad greens and colourful veggies. Top it with 3 ounces of cooked lean meat (about the size of a deck of cards). 20 grams of protein

5. Protein Power – Grab a handful of nuts and team it up with a latte made with 1 cup of milk or fortified soy beverage. 20 grams of protein.

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