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Are you what you eat? Researchers are finding that the meals you choose may have an unexpected influence on your health over the long term. Scientists have found that men who ate breakfast regularly were less likely to develop cardiovascular complications over the course of many years.
Do you eat breakfast? If not, why not? What is your favorite breakfast? We suspect that not all breakfasts are created equal. We’ll talk about our favorites and welcome your thoughts on your favorites.
21st century nutrition science goes beyond the determination of calories, carbs, fats and protein. It even reaches out beyond essential vitamins and minerals. Now researchers are interested in other compounds that plants make. One such that has garnered a great deal of attention is resveratrol. Find out why there is such excitement about this vital nutrient.
One of our favorite breakfasts is Joe’s Brain Boosting Smoothie:
- 1 teaspoon fish oil
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
- If using fresh berries: 1 cup crushed ice
- cup plain yogurt
- cup pomegranate or cherry juice
- cup pasteurized egg whites (or roughly 4 eggs’ worth)
- 4 tablespoons whey powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
Add all ingredients to a blender. Puree until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice with a spatula to ensure that the mixture is evenly blended. Pour into tall glasses and enjoy right away.
Should you wish more wonderful breakfast recipes, you will find this one and many others in Recipes & Remedies from The People’s Pharmacy.
Ask questions and share your own stories by calling 888-472-3366 or emailing radio@peoplespharmacy.com between 7 and 8 am EDT.
Guests: Eric B. Rimm, Sc.D., is Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. His research was published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation
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