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Working In Your Morning Meal
If your excuse for missing breakfast is lack of time, figure out what you'll eat the night before and get up 10 minutes earlier to enjoy it. Or pack something to take with you. Think you're saving calories by skipping breakfast? Chances are you'll be ravenous by lunchtime, which may lead you to eat more. Or your hunger at mid-morning may tempt you to indulge in a high-fat treat that someone brought to the office. Your morning meal doesn't have to mean loading up on sugar, fat and cholesterol. Making nutritious breakfast choices can set you up for healthier eating all day long.

Quip or Quote of the Week

Quip:
Beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables.

Quick Recipe

Peanut Butter with Apples
The apple's fiber and complex carbs get a boost from peanut butter's fat and protein. Choose chunky peanut butter for more fiber and a "chewier" texture. For a change of taste, try a pear or banana, or use soy nut butter, which contains heart-healthy isoflavones.
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 medium apple, sliced into six slices
Place approximately one-half teaspoon of peanut butter on each apple slice and enjoy.
Calories: 150
See also: Peanut Butter Protection

Tidbit(s)

FDA regulations require certain information to appear on dietary supplement labels, including:

• a descriptive name of the product, stating that it is a "supplement"
• the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor
• a complete list of ingredients
• the net contents of the product.

In addition, each dietary supplement -- except for some small-volume products or those produced by eligible small businesses -- must have nutrition labeling in the form of a "Supplement Facts" panel. This label must identify each dietary ingredient contained in the product.

Food Fixes

Tone down the pungency of onions by peeling and slicing them, then soak them in ice water for 30 to 60 minutes before using. This process leaves them tasting mild and sweet.

Don't add oil to pasta during cooking. If you have enough water, you won't need to add oil to prevent sticking.

If your child draws on your wood furniture with crayons, rub a bit of mayonnaise into the spot with a soft cloth. It will lift crayon marks in no time.