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Health & Fitness

Have a Healthy Breakfast, Have a Healthy Start!

March is National Nutrition Month so it is a great time to commit to a healthy start.

Starting your day with a healthy breakfast is a good way to jump-start your metabolism. After hours of sleeping, refueling your body with the necessary nutrients and energy is a great way to get through the first part of the day.  Benefits of a healthy start include:  

  • Improved concentration which helps to increase productivity in the boardroom and classroom.
  • Weighing less than breakfast skippers is a benefit for breakfast eaters.  
  • Lower cholesterol levels can be an indicator of good heart health.

Need help feeling fuller until lunchtime?  Adding a little lean protein to your breakfast may be the boost you need. An egg from a traditional breakfast contains some of the highest quality protein. Short on time, a well-balanced nutritional shake mix may also be a quick alternative to a traditionally prepared meal.  

My favorite is a mixture of oatmeal and a high-quality nutritional shake mix.  t's quick, filling and tasty. So how do you have a healthy start? 

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