What's for Breakfast?

I know many teenagers skip breakfast usually because they'd rather sleep than eat. I personally would rather go to bed at a decent hour and wake up earlier to prepare my breakfast. I am now preparing my food (yes I get possessive of my food...haha) the night before so when I wake up it's super fast and I can have a wholesome breakfast. So are you ready for my newest obsession? BREAKFAST BURRITOS...amazing. That's all I have to say about how yummy they are. I honestly use to be afraid to eat eggs because of the texture, but anymore! This burrito is super easy to make- I just chop an organic tomato and make guacamole or chop half an avocado and keep it with the pit, the night before. Then in morning I scramble two eggs with my already chopped tomato. Once the eggs are cooked, I add half of an avocado or guacamole or even salsa and put it into a sprouted grain tortilla. It takes me about ten minutes and you can eat it on the go! My favorite quality of this breakfast is that eggs contain nine essential amino acids that makes it easy for our bodies to absorb the protein. I have college level toxicology first thing every morning and honestly this breakfast gives me the focus and energy to sit through a 90 minute lecture!

Raw Cashew Obsessed

These past couple of weeks I've been raw cashew obsessed. Yes I have a food obsession problem, but at least they are healthy foods! Once I discover a new food, I do tend to go a little crazy over them. But really, raw cashews have blown my mind with taste and benefits. Your probably thinking, "But that's high in fat! Why would I eat something fatty?" Well the fat content of nuts, including raw cashews, helps to satisfy your hunger and keeps you feeling full longer. The SUN study found that those who consumed nuts on a regular basis were actually at a reduced risk for weight gain. Let me clarify, that I am not encouraging you to eat your weight in cashews or an excess amount. 1/4 of cup of raw cashews and a piece of fruit is a great snack; that is enough to keep you satisfied. According to the author of Fire Your Doctor! How to be Independently Healthy, Andrew Saul, cashews are great for boosting your mood and helping to stabilize your thoughts because of it's high content of the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan produces the feeling of mellowness and is known as the "natural and healthy" Prozac. Just a large handful of cashews contains two thousand milligrams of tryptophan! The best part is they taste delicious too. I prefer raw cashews over roasted because I feel they are more flavorful and healthier. These are just a few reasons why I am obsessed with these cashews.

P.S. Did you ever notice cashews look like a smile? It's ironic that they have the power to make a person happier thus make one smile:)

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Importance of Protein

Protein. Everyone says we need it, but why? Protein is a macronutrient. Macronutrients are nutrients that provide energy. Protein is needed for growth, tissue repair, immune function, making essential hormones and enzymes, energy when carbohydrates are not available, and preserving lean muscle mass. This macronutrient can be found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, nuts, and smaller quantities in vegetables and whole grains. Our body breaks down protein into amino acids. Protein is necessary for every tissue, cell, and organ to function properly. Essential or complete proteins come from animals and contain all essential amino acids. Non essential or incomplete protein are low in essential amino acids and do not come from animals. According to the USDA, 10%-35% of calories should come from protein. Simply put, protein is a vital part of healthy diet and essential to a healthy body!

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Super Yummy Snack!

Yes this snack requires two adjectives-it was so delicious! I have to admit it is kinda fun to have to use whatever is in your kitchen to create something yummy and satisfying. Today I did just that. For my pre-workout snack I had plain low fat greek yogurt with bananas, almonds, and cinnamon. I am starting to play with spices in my food and it has made a delicious difference. The banana with the cinnamon, truly an amazing combination! It made up for the not very flavorful plain yogurt. To top it off, the almonds added a nice little crunch. Packed with protein from the yogurt and almonds, and you get some fruit-it's a great snack, that was able to sustain me throughout my workout. It was simply super yummy!

TeenSanity's Newest Snack
-1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt
-Handful of almonds
-One banana (chopped into bit size pieces)
-Cinnamon (up to you how much you'd like, I added a couple of dashes)