TIP OF THE DAY: Healthy Food, Fast Food

Before we tasted McDonald’s berry healthy summer foods, we would not have imagined that we’d spend so much time eating under the golden arches. But surprise: We’re fans of two new items: Banana Nut Oatmeal and McCafé Cherry Berry Chiller. Now available nationally, these two limited-time “Flavors Of Summer” are nutritious options that are made…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use An Avocado As A Bowl

Turn an avocado into a bowl for eggs. Photo courtesy Avocados From Mexico.   We love using avocados as an “edible bowl,” stuffed with salads (bean, chicken, citrus, corn, egg, rice, seafood, tuna), chili, as a shrimp cocktail bowl and as a salsa holder with a side of tortilla chips. But we hadn’t considered eggs…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Easy Breakfast Pizza

Pizza is one of our favorite foods. We’ve eaten leftover cold pizza for breakfast. But there’s a healthier way to start the day: with a breakfast pizza on a whole-wheat pizza crust with fresh basil, sliced tomatoes, scrambled eggs (egg whites or whole eggs) and shredded mozzarella cheese (lowfat). It’s easy to make breakfast pizza:…
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PRODUCT: belVita Breakfast Biscuits, The New Breakfast Alternative

Nabisco has introduced belVita Breakfast Biscuits: lightly sweet, whole grain, crunchy breakfast biscuits in Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry and Golden Oat. The concept is popular in Europe, and a welcome addition to American breakfast options. “Breakfast biscuits” may not sound sexy, but think of them as very nutritious and tasty cookies. Yum! According to survey data,…
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RECIPE: Eggs In Purgatory, Eggs On Pizza

[1] A great way to have your breakfast eggs…or lunch…or dinner (photo © Pizzeria Otto | Chicago). [2] Grated Parmesan cheese (photo © Microplane).   Want a delicious, hearty pizza for breakfast or brunch? Head to Ortine Cafe in Brooklyn, New York for an Eggs in Purgatory Pizza—two eggs poached atop the pizza, a spicy…
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