Recipes & Menus - Energy

Should I Eat Breakfast When I’m Not Hungry?

Nifer — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:27:39 +0000

Find out if you really need to eat breakfast every morning.

I’ve always been a breakfast eater. Breakfast—along with a couple cups of coffee—gives me that much-needed energy boost to start my day and keep me going until I break for lunch.

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Brain-Boosting, Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Erin McCormick — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:39:11 +0000

Are you getting enough of the right nutrients to support healthy cognitive function and improve memory? Our healthy breakfast recipes deliver brain-boosting nutrients to power your morning. Try our healthy granola recipes, breakfast-sandwich recipes, power-bar recipes, waffle recipes and more easy breakfast recipes for a healthy way to start your day.

Crunchy Granola Wedges

Egg & Salmon Sandwich

Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge

EatingWell Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips

Almond-Honey Power Bar

Multi-Grain Waffles

Maple-Nut Granola

Mexi-Melt

Maple Nut & Pear Scones

Florentine Hash Skillet

Banana-Bran Muffins

Overnight Oatmeal

Vegan Migas

Apricot-Walnut Cereal Bars

Cranberry-Almond Granola

Date-Oat Muffins

4 Refreshing Foods to Help You Stay Hydrated

Sarah Hoff — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:06:14 +0000

Up your water intake with these hydrating foods.

I know how important it is to stay hydrated and I try to sip water all day, but sometimes I fall behind. So I also try to eat foods, such as cucumbers or strawberries, that can contribute to my fluid intake, helping to prevent the headaches and sluggishness caused by dehydration.

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Foods That Boost Brain Power

Erin McCormick — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:21:14 +0000

Find out which brain-boosting foods to eat.

When it comes to boosting-brain power, there are some foods and nutrients that science shows have an edge for keeping adults and kids sharp and fueled for the day. Make sure you've got your bases covered by eating some of these brain-boosting foods every day, using the healthy recipe ideas that follow.

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Energy-Boosting Snacks for Kids & Kid Athletes

Erin McCormick — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:58:28 +0000

Keep your kid athletes energized with our energy snacks for kids. It takes nutritious foods to fuel all that running around through soccer practices, sports camps and games, so power up your little athlete with these healthy snacks. Try our Mini Rice-Cake Stacks for a snack that provides a good mix of carbohydrates and protein or our Gorp for an energy-packed trail mix containing almonds, peanuts, dried fruit and chocolate chips.

Gorp

Mini Rice-Cake Stack

Almond-Honey Power Bar

Thermos-Ready Smoothie

Quick Kebabs

Spicy Energy Mix

EatingWell Energy Bars

Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate Pretzel & Cherry Popcorn Balls

Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

Banana Spice Smoothie

Peanut Energy Bars

Apricot-Walnut Cereal Bars

Pomegranate Berry Smoothie

How to Store Coffee & How to Brew Coffee: Myths About Making Coffee Answered

Erin McCormick — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:56:55 +0000

To freeze coffee or not? 7 myths about making coffee answered

I really love the whole experience of making coffee: the aroma of a freshly brewed pot wafting through my house, the smell of it as I raise a cup to my lips, the warmth of it filling my body and the flavor—oh, the flavor!

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What to Drink, When

Erin McCormick — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:50:46 +0000

How to hydrate before, during and after exercise.

Staying hydrated is an important aspect of exercise—it can make or break your workout performance. So what type of beverage is best? Find out when you should use energy or sports drinks, coconut or electrolyte waters, juice, milk or just plain water.

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How Much Water to Drink? 8 Water Facts and Questions Answered

Erin McCormick — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:16:52 +0000

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Advice on water intake, water filters and more.

Do you really need 8 glasses of water every day? Should you filter your tap water? Get answers to these questions and more, including if vitamin-spiked water is worth it.

—Rachael Moeller Gorman

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Why Drink Water? How Water and Health Are Connected

Erin McCormick — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:18:49 +0000

Liquid Assets

Water accounts for 60 percent of our body—or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds inside a 155-pound person—and is essential to every cell. We use water to cool our body with sweat, to circulate oxygen and fuel to our organs and take away waste products via blood. But how does it impact your breath, muscles, skin—and brain function? Find out here.

Rachael Moeller Gorman

7 health reasons to hydrate: Find out how water impacts your health and your body, from water and skin to water and heart.

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Protein-Packed Breakfast Recipes

Erin McCormick — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:18:35 +0000

If you work out in the morning, refuel with one of these protein-packed breakfast recipes, including egg recipes, smoothie recipes and more recipes to recharge. These healthy breakfast recipes have more than 20 grams of protein per serving, which when eaten after a workout, can boost muscle building according to a study in the <em>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</em>. Enjoy Citrus Berry Smoothie for a quick breakfast to grab and go.

Citrus Berry Smoothie

Eggs Italiano

Huevos Rancheros Verdes

Breakfast Parfait

Artichoke & Red Pepper Frittata

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Arugula & Chicken Sausage Bread Pudding

Mexican Potato Omelet

Healthy Breakfasts to Eat After You Exercise

Paula Joslin-Web Producer — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:41:56 +0000

Breakfast can give you a much-needed energy boost to start your day. But when it comes to shedding pounds, it may be smarter to push your morning meal to after your workout, according to a new study in The Journal of Physiology. During the six-week study, participants who ate a high-cal, high-fat breakfast before hitting the gym packed on an average of three pounds. The after-workout eaters? They gained almost no weight—although they ate the same breakfast. Exercise elevates levels of the fat-burning hormone adrenalin, says lead researcher Karen Van Proeyen, Ph.D. But when you work out after eating, the insulin your body releases to help you digest the food blunts the spike in adrenalin. Result: You burn less fat. Can’t push through with a growling belly? “Try splitting your breakfast,” suggests Leslie Bonci, R.D., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh. “Have a 4-ounce yogurt before your workout and have whole-grain toast with peanut butter and a banana afterward.” Or enjoy one of these healthy breakfasts after you workout.

Quick Breakfast Taco

Almond-Honey Power Bar

Cranberry Muesli

Banana-Bran Muffins

Healthy Pancakes

Breakfast Mini Pizzas

Bagel Gone Bananas

Florentine Hash Skillet

Apricot-Walnut Cereal Bars

Overnight Oatmeal

Mexican Potato Omelet

Whole-Grain Waffles with Cherry Sauce

How to Eat to Improve Your Workout

Sarah Hoff — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:32:25 +0000

3 new studies reveal that the right foods at the right time may improve results.

Getting a great workout goes beyond the number of reps you do or the miles you log on the treadmill.

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Healthy Coffee Shop Drinks

Erin McCormick — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:37:04 +0000

When you walk into your favorite coffee shop, you have lots of tasty choices, from iced coffee to smoothies and hot chocolate. Coffee shop drinks are often loaded with hidden calories and fat, so we’ve made over traditional coffee shop drinks into better-for-you versions you can make at home.

EatingWell Frozen Mochaccino

Greek Iced Coffee

Hot Chocolate

Kahluaccino

Double-Chocolate Malted Shake

Citrus Berry Smoothie

Orange-Earl Grey Iced Tea

Cherry-Vanilla Bean Milkshake

Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie

Spiced Hot Chocolate

Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea

Lemon Zinger Cider

Healthy Coffee Dessert Recipes

Erin McCormick — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:19:32 +0000

Coffee is a healthy and flavorful addition to many desserts like chocolate cake, panna cotta, brownies and more healthy dessert recipes. It adds an ultra-rich flavor to many of these coffee desserts without adding extra calories or fat. Recent studies show that drinking coffee might have added health benefits, too, like protecting your heart and reducing your risk of diabetes, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Try our Dark Roast Crème Brulee for a lightened-up version of this classic French dessert or our Coffee-Streusel Bundt Cake, which pairs perfectly with a good cup of coffee.

Coffee-Streusel Bundt Cake

Dark Roast Creme Brulee

Coffee Panna Cotta

French Silk Pie

Chocolate-Fudge Pudding Cake

Mocha Ice Pops

Swirled Cheesecake Brownies

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

Tiramisu

Chewy Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

Chocolate-Banana Souffles

Espresso Creme Anglaise

Baby Tiramisù

Mini Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mocha Sauce

Healthy Breakfast Recipes in 15 Minutes

Nifer — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:31:22 +0000

Breakfast is an important meal, providing you with energy for the day and helping to keep you full so you are less likely to snack. Take time to make one of these healthy breakfast recipes, even if you are running late—15 minutes or less is all it takes to start your day out right. <strong><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/free_downloads/best_breakfast_recipes_cookbook">Download a FREE Best Breakfast Recipe Cookbook!</a></strong>

Egg & Salmon Sandwich

Breakfast Parfait

Quick Breakfast Taco

Citrus Berry Smoothie

Apricot Smoothie

Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal

Crunchy Cereal Trail Mix

Scrambled Egg Burritos

Pocket Eggs with Soy-Sesame Sauce

Herb & Onion Frittata

Cranberry Muesli

Bagel Gone Bananas

Breakfast Mini Pizzas

Tutti-Frutti Muesli

Florentine Hash Skillet

Mexi-Melt

Yankee Grits