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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...

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...

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 your cereal do this?

Can your cereal do this?
I hate it when I'm in a hurry in the morning (i.e. every morning!) and in desperation, I grab for a box of cereal. I always have a better day when...

You can do better than eating a bagel for breakfast

You can do better than eating a bagel for breakfast
Has this happened to you? You're in a hurry in the morning (i.e. every morning!) and you search for a quick, healthy breakfast before your first m...

6 surprising health benefits of oatmeal

6 surprising health benefits of oatmeal
Do you know all of the superpowers of the humble oat? Oatmeal is a powerhouse when it comes to your health.  Here are 6 surprising ways adding oat...

Oatmeal and the power of fiber

Oatmeal and the power of fiber
Fiber.  One of the original reasons why I created Todd's Power Oats was to get more fiber into my diet.  And it looks like I'm not alone.  Researc...

High Protein Breakfast Salad

High Protein Breakfast Salad
Here's one of my go-to breakfast ideas: Breakfast Protein Salad. This one takes a bit more effort than Todd's Power Oats so I don't have this as of...