Apple-Raisin Breakfast Quinoa Go Green Smoothie Peaches & Cream Smoothie Hearty Oatmeal with Strawberries, Dried Cherries and Almonds (Family Features) Starting the day right with a good breakfast helps set the tone for your day. In fact, studies show that kids who eat breakfast have better scores on math, reading and standardized tests; are better able to pay attention; and have fewer absences and incidences of tardiness, compared to breakfast skippers. But is your breakfast the best it can be? Experts recommend 20 to 30 grams of protein at each meal, and while breakfast is typically lower in protein than other meals, it’s a particularly important time to include protein in your diet – to help you get the right start to your day. In fact, when you have your protein can be just as important as how much you have, and research suggests that spreading protein intake throughout the day – rather than just at lunch or dinner – can optimize how your body uses it, and that means making sure you include enough protein at breakfast. A protein-packed breakfast can also help you feel “healthy full” so you stave off mid-morning cravings and can stick to healthier eating … Continue reading →