Smarter Breakfast Stories

BREAKFAST UPGRADE: Todd's Power Oats vs. Cheerios

BREAKFAST UPGRADE: Todd's Power Oats vs. Cheerios
I grew up in a very health-oriented household. My Mom made sure there were never any sugary cereals in the house.   About once a year we'd find a...

Sleep better tonight with the 10-3-2-1 method.

Sleep better tonight with the 10-3-2-1 method.
10 hours before bedtime stop caffeine Caffeine promotes alertness by blocking the sleep chemical adenosine. Adenosine is a sleep-promoting chemic...

5 unavoidable truths about improving your health

5 unavoidable truths about improving your health
1. Drink more water This one is easy. Start by swapping out any sugary drinks w...

Could Eating Oats Help You Lose Weight Like Ozempic?

Could Eating Oats Help You Lose Weight Like Ozempic?
I recently stumbled upon some fascinating research that got me thinking about the incredible potential of oats in our diets. You can read the ful...

Behold the mighty chia seed. Discover why the Aztecs were eating this superfood 5,500 years ago, and why you should too.

Behold the mighty chia seed.  Discover why the Aztecs were eating this superfood 5,500 years ago, and why you should too.
Did you know that the ancient Aztecs were eating chia seeds over 5,500 years ago?  These mighty seeds were so prized that they were even use...

Why did Steve Jobs always wear a black turtle neck?

Why did Steve Jobs always wear a black turtle neck?
How is the start to your typical day?  I like to get up early because it's the only time when there isn't a kid/spouse/client/telemarketer needing ...

7 reasons to add blueberries to your diet

7 reasons to add blueberries to your diet
Move over, boring old apples! Blueberries are the new superfood on the block, and for good reason. These tasty little berries are packed with nut...

The 350: A simple workout plan that I've been following for 12 years (and counting!)

The 350: A simple workout plan that I've been following for 12 years (and counting!)
Try this efficient, body weight workout challenge when you feel like you don't have time to exercise.  You can do this workout in only 15 minutes!

Where's the protein? 5 reasons why every meal should be built around this amazing macro.

Where's the protein?  5 reasons why every meal should be built around this amazing macro.
I scrutinize at every meal before I eat it with one main question in mind:  Where's the protein?  Are you building each meal ...

Is exercise as good as medication for reducing anxiety?

Is exercise as good as medication for reducing anxiety?
October 10th is World Mental Health Day.  I'm glad to see the spotlight shine brightly on mental health, since the 30% of us suffer from anxiety ...

5 surprising things happened after I started eating high-protein overnight oats every morning.

5 surprising things happened after I started eating  high-protein overnight oats every morning.
  15 years ago I decided to simplify my breakfast routine.  I got tired of cleaning up the blender after making a protein smoothie, or cleaning up...

Can oatmeal help you lose, or maintain, weight? It does for me!

Can oatmeal help you lose, or maintain, weight?  It does for me!
I have been eating the same thing for breakfast for the past 15 years, and I'm convinced that it has helped me maintain a healthy weight over that...