Breakfast Tip #6: Fight Cell Damage and Promote a Healthy Immune System
This is the sixth of a series of blog posts on healthy breakfast ideas from Elizabeth Ward, who already shared with us easy solutions to squeeze in breakfast. Elizabeth Ward, M.S., RD is a multi-published nutrition consultant. Her latest book is The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the New Food Pyramids (Alpha Books, 2006).
Breakfast tip #6: Small whole grain muffin, carton of yogurt, carton of 100% orange juice.
Health Benefits:
- Whole grains are naturally rich in selenium, a mineral that thwarts cell damage and promotes a healthy immune system.
- In addition to protein, yogurt is a source of zinc, necessary for producing DNA, the blueprint for every cell in your body, among dozens of other functions.
- The vitamin C in orange juice keeps blood vessels strong and resilient.
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2 opinions for Breakfast Tip #6: Fight Cell Damage and Promote a Healthy Immune System
Goji Berry Juice Girl
Feb 4, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Ohh that sounds like a REALLY tasty breakfast! :D I absolutely love muffins!
Angelique
Feb 4, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Oooo… I have to say that I have always loved all the Hodgson Mill products that I’ve tried. I really like their items and highly recommend them if you’re looking for an organic/natural brand that appears to be trustworthy and worth the higher price. (And, no, I’m not getting paid to say this, though I wish I were! ha ha!)
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