HEALTHY BREAKFAST CEREALS

Best Cereals For a Healthy Morning

Healthy breakfasts that nix the sugar and trans fats

Kool-Aid and pop-tarts get dumped with high school sweethearts, but cereal somehow survives. A 2005 ABC poll found it's what 31 percent of breakfast eaters devour. And bowlfuls of whole grains, nuts, and fiber can reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Our experts singled out some breakfast bad boys clogging up the aisle (and, thanks to hidden fats, your arteries), then suggested some real breakfast champs to replace them. For a complete guide to packaged foods, check out WH's 125 Best Supermarket Foods.

If you like General Mills Basic 4
A little healthy fat from nuts or seeds is good, says Kristine Clark, Ph.D.,R.D., director of sports nutrition at Pennsylvania State University. It slows digestion and keeps you full longer. But Basic 4's partially hydrogenated oil (aka trans fat) increases your risk of cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

Switch to Kashi Heart to Heart Oat Flakes and Wild Blueberry Clusters
Dried blueberries, puffed rice, and honey make this healthy cereal light, crunchy, and plenty sweet. No trans fat here and just 0.5gram of saturated fat per generous 1 1/4-cup serving.

If you like Kellogg's Raisin Bran
A handful of raisins and whole wheat sounds healthy, right? It would be, says New York City nutritionist Joy Bauer,R.D., if it weren't for high-fructose corn syrup, which jacks the sugar content up to 19 grams, landing Raisin Bran alongside Lucky Charms. And its whopping 350 milligrams of sodium don't help.

Switch to Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Raisin Bran
"[It has] less calories, sugar, and sodium, but the healthy protein remains," Bauer says. "And there's no extra bad stuff." 365 puts Kellogg's sugar surplus to shame with just 8 grams per 3/4-cup serving and a hefty 6 grams of fiber.

If you like Post Fruity Pebbles
Been eating it since the Stone Age? With hydrogenated oils — highly saturated fats that contribute to clogged arteries — and artificial ingredients, "this cereal might be harmful in the long run," says Barbara Olendzki, R.D., a University of Massachusetts nutritionist. "Even the fiber's fake," she says of the polydextrose, which is mostly sugar and only keeps the pebbles from crumbling. Yabba dabba yuck.

Switch to Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats
The whole-grain side fills your tank while the frosted side satisfies your sweet tooth. "This appears higher in calories than other cereals," Clark says. But it's really just a bigger bowl: Each 200 calorie, 24-biscuit serving also provides a quarter of your fiber RDA and 6 grams of hunger-fighting protein.

If you like General Mills Honey Nut Clusters
"Your digestive enzymes don't have to spend a lot of time breaking this lightweight cereal down, so you'll end up hungrier sooner," Olendzki says. Add that to its absurd 17 grams of sugar and 47grams of carbohydrates for only 3 grams of fiber a cup and all you've got is a quick fix.

Switch to Health Valley Real Oat Bran Almond Crunch
Just a half cup of this crispy heavyweight packs 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein to supercharge your engine. Natural vanilla, amaretto, and barley malt provide sweetness and keep the glycemic index low, Olendzki says. So you'll digest it slowly, preventing the kind of hunger-inducing insulin rush that a bowl of Clusters can cause.

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Nutritional Information: the Ultimate D-fense

Used to be, a little milk gave you all the vitamin D you needed. Now you'd have to chug a lot of it to get the daily dose suggested by the Institute of Medicine. But many docs say the new guidelines, which rose from 200 international units (IU) to 600 IU, still fall short. "It's a step in the right direction," says Michael F. Holick, Ph.D., M.D., director of the Vitamin D, Skin, and Bone Research Laboratory at the Boston University School of Medicine. "But essentially every tissue in your body needs vitamin D; 600 IU is just too low." The nutrient affects some 2,000 genes and could amp up your immunity to fight off everything from depression to cancer. Plus, many women are D-deficient, says Sarfraz Zaidi, M.D., author of The Power of Vitamin D. Based on new research, you should get 1,000 to 2,000 IU a day. WH waded through the science to find out how taking enough of the so-called super vitamin may help cut your disease risk.

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Mediterranean Veggie Burgers

These are a delicious, healthy substitute for traditional hamburgers and a fabulous alternative to the usual store bought frozen veggie burgers. They grill up nicely and freeze well, so you can easily make up a batch in advance an

 

These are a delicious, healthy substitute for traditional hamburgers and a fabulous alternative to the usual store bought frozen veggie burgers. They grill up nicely and freeze well, so you can easily make up a batch in advance and bring to a cookout for a veggie alternative.
Did you know: Quinoa is often mistaken for a grain, but it’s actually a seed. It’s a staple in South American countries and is the only “grain” that is a complete protein, making it perfect for a vegetarian diet.

Ingredients: CLICK HERE

Directions:
Cook rigatoni in large pot of boiling salted water 19 minute until very soft. Drain, measure out 1 1/2 cups very tightly packed rigatoni, and set aside.
Bring quinoa and broth to a boil in saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 13 minutes, or until slightly undercooked; some of the white germ will have opened, but much of the quinoa will still have a slight bite. Drain, and set aside.
Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 1 minute. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Set aside.
Process rigatoni and white beans in food processor 1 minute, or until smooth and paste-like (it’s OK if there are a few small bits of pasta still intact). Transfer mixture to large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup quinoa, broccoli, cabbage, bell pepper, tomato sauce, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and onion-garlic mixture.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Mash to combine. Form 6 1/2-cup-sized patties. Brush tops of each patty with canola oil.
Heat grill to high heat. Brush grill topper with canola oil. Place each patty oiled-side down on grill topper. Set grill topper on grill, close grill cover, and cook 6 to 7 minutes. Brush each patty again with oil, and carefully flip. Close grill, and grill 3 to 4 minutes more. Serve with your favorite burger toppings.
(makes 6 servings)

 

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Balsamic Glazed Salmon with Cracked Pepper

Serve this delicious mouthwatering salmon with brown rice or rice pilaf an a green vegetable such as broccoli or spinach for a nutritionally balanced and delicious meal. Salmon, which is known for being high in heart healthy omeg

 

Serve this delicious mouthwatering salmon with brown rice or rice pilaf an a green vegetable such as broccoli or spinach for a nutritionally balanced and delicious meal. Salmon, which is known for being high in heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, is also extremely high in B vitamins, especially B12 which maintains a healthy nervous system as well as helps form red blood cells.
Did you know: High quality balsamic vinegar is aged for years in wooden barrels, and can be quite expensive. To get the most flavor out of an inexpensive balsamic vinegar, put it in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer down to about half, or until it becomes a thick syrupy liquid. The flavor becomes concentrated and much more flavorful. You can use this anywhere you would use balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients:

Directions: CLICK HERE

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add butter or oil and swirl until hot and coats the pan. Season both sides of salmon filets with salt and cracked black pepper. Add salmon filets to the skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. If you try to lift up your fish and it sticks, continue cooking until it lifts up effortlessly.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together the honey and the balsamic vinegar until thoroughly combined. Add the vinegar mixture to the skillet with your fish and continue to cook until fish is fork tender and the liquid reduces and thickens, maybe 2 more minutes. For a thicker, more flavorful sauce, continue simmering for 3 to 5 more minutes until desired consistency, but take your fish out of the pan to avoid overcooking while doing so. Let the salmon filets rest for 5 minutes as they continue cooking even after removing from pan. Serve immediately.

(makes 4 servings)

Acai Berry Diet Exposed: Miracle Diet!

Michelle Hadson investigates the Power Slim diet to find out for herself if this Acai Berry pill works.


Acai berries are the latest weight loss fad. These so called Super Foods that you take as a supplement to lose weight have been getting a lot of international attention. And like you have probably already seen, they are all over the internet in blogs with success stories of people who have apparently used the pills and lost a ton of weight. But we here at News 3 are a little skeptical and aren't sure that we've seen any real proof that these pills work for weight loss. So we decided to put these products to the test. What better way to find out the truth than to conduct our own study?

To get started, I volunteered to be the guinea pig. I applied for a bottle of the Power Slim. While there are tons of Acai Berry ads online, Power Slim is one of the most credible and trustworthy suppliers in the industry. Another reason why I chose Power Slim is because it is the most concentrated and purest acai product on the market. This would give me the most accurate results for my test.

Here is what Power Slim claims on their website...

• Flush out excess pounds while burning fat
• Break up and remove harmful toxins
• Gain more energy and fight fatigue
• 100% satisfaction guarantee


We were pretty skeptical, but wanted to find out for ourselves if this product could actually do everything that it claims.


Putting Power Slim to the Test

The bottle I received held a month's worth of pills which worked out perfect as I was to follow the supplement routine for 4 weeks and document my progress throughout.


My Test 4 Week Acai Berry Diet: Power Slim

• Take one Power Slim pill per day

My Results


Week One


After one week on the diet using Power Slim I was surprised at the dramatic results. My energy level was up, and I wasn't even hungry, an apparent side effect of the Acai Berry which curbs the appetite.

I honestly felt fantastic.

And I didn't even change anything about my daily routine. On day 7 I got on the scale and couldn't believe my eyes. I had lost 9 lbs. But I still wasn't convinced as they say you lose a lot of water at the beginning of any diet. I wanted to wait and see the results in the upcoming weeks. But it sure was looking up! I now weighed under 140 lbs for the first time in years!

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Week Two


After two weeks of using Power Slim, I started the week off with even more energy and was actually sleeping more soundly than before. I was no longer waking up during the night and tossing and turning because my body was actually able to relax (this is a result of getting rid of the toxins I think). Plus I still managed to lose another 7 lbs, putting me at an unbelievable 16 lbs of weight loss in just 2 weeks.

I must admit that I'm starting to believe that this diet is more than just a gimmick.

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Week Three


After 3 weeks all my doubts and skepticism had absolutely vanished! I am down 2 full dress sizes after losing another 6 lbs. And I still have a ton of energy. Quite often, around the third week of other diets, you tend to run out of steam. But with the Power Slim diet my energy levels don't dip, but remain steady throughout the day. I no longer need that cat nap around 3pm in the afternoon! And I am even noticing that my stomach is digesting food so much better. No bloating or embarrassing gas after I eat!

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Week Four


After the fourth week, my final results were shocking. I lost an unbelievable 25 lbs since starting the Power Slim diet! Actually everyone at News 3 is kicking themselves for not having volunteered to be the guinea pig. Using Power Slim in week 4 I lost 3 more lbs. But to be honest I really didn't have much more than that left to lose. And I am definitely going to continue taking Power Slim afterwards because it has so many antioxidants and vitamins that makes my skin look unbelievable.


I couldn't be any happier with the results. I Lost 25 lbs in 4 Weeks.
No Special Diet, No Intense Exercise


Conclusion Like us, here at News 3, you might be a little doubtful about the effects of this diet, but you need to try it for yourself; the results are real. After conducting our own personal study we are pleased to see that people really are finding success with it (myself included :) ). And you have nothing to lose. Follow the links I have provided and know that you are getting a quality product that works; no strings attached!

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