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With Dr. Sally's
"Vital Signs" Blog
Cultures throughout Mesoamerica historically relied on corn as a staple for tamales and tortillas, polenta, and grits. Corn has been cultivated for thousands of years, providing nourishment to millions, especially once early farmers learned to consume it with potash, which releases niacin, the essential B vitamin in corn.
It’s all about the chopped salad, my friends. It may not sound very glamorous. At least that’s what I thought before I tried Wolfgang Pucks’ Chopped Salad in Las Vegas years ago. It was AMAZING…of course! I created my own version of this wonderful salad, and I’m sharing it with your today. I love this salad because it allows me to use all those leftover veggies and the previous night’s protein on a base of greens. It’s always a winner at my house because there are so many different flavor combinations that I can easily create!
Move over bagel, there’s a new schmear in town. This low-carb twist on the traditional “lox and bagel with cream cheese” has all the flavor, with none of the allergens and empty carbs. Just trade the bagel and cream cheese for crisp rice crackers and creamy avocado. The smoked salmon delivers ~15 grams of protein with a dose of essential fatty acids to reduce inflammation and create soft skin.
In this ideal breakfast for busy workday morning, two perfect “6-minute” soft-boiled eggs mingle with creamy avocado and chunky salsa on a bed of arugula. While you’re making tea and checking email, the eggs are boiling and in less than 15 minutes, you’ll devour 12 grams of protein and 2 servings of vegetables before you’re out the door!
Want to sail through the morning with solid energy, sustained focus and cruise into lunch without caving into the muffins someone left out?
Of course you do, and that’s why I’m sharing my favorite Savory, Protein-Powered Breakfasts that you can have ready in 15 minutes or less (while prepping school lunches and checking email)!
