I know a lot of people prefer sweet things for breakfast, but in my opinion, there is nothing better than eggs for breakfast.

They are healthy.

Pretty cheap. (My husband wishes I would buy the really cheap ones, but I refuse).

So very versatile.

And they definitely don’t need to be limited to breakfast. (I will admit that I eat them so frequently for breakfast that they don’t make an appearance for lunch or dinner very often, but I’m working to change that).

Eggs are pretty perfect on their own, but there are ways that you can make them even better!

• purchase Organic or Free-Range Eggs
• add vegetables! Think veggie-filled omelets, frittatas or eggs served over greens (a personal favorite)
• combine with a whole grain. Serve with some whole-grain toast, or over brown rice or quinoa with sauteed veggies.
• eat the whole egg! There are loads of vitamins and nutrients in eggs and they are usually found in the yolk.

Egg Recipes to Try:

• the perfect hard boiled egg
• baked egg boat via spoon fork bacon
• anaheim scramble 
• parmesan baked eggs via pinch of yum
• eggs benedict salad via epicurious

 What is your favorite way to eat eggs? 

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Now that I live in a sunny, warm climate year-round, I’ve found myself turning to smoothies on a more regular basis than I did when we lived in Minneapolis. Smoothies in the winter just never worked for me. But spring is here and summer is around the corner so it is officially smoothie season!

Smoothies are typically a breakfast meal for me, (I’m not so sure they could work as a lunch or dinner) and my current favorite is a combination of frozen pineapple, spinach, almond milk and greek yogurt. To turn a smoothie into a meal, you’ve got to be sure to include protein, some healthy fat and some volume in the form of fruit or vegetables.

Here are some of my favorite fats, proteins and flavors for smoothies! Blend away!

Fats:

• nut butter or nuts
• avocado
• ground flaxseed
• chia seeds

Proteins:

• protein powder (there are ENDLESS amounts of protein powder – find one that you like!)
• greek yogurt
• milk

Flavor:

• frozen or fresh fruit
• splash of juice
• small amount of honey or agave
• dates
• coconut

Extras:

• vegetables! (spinach or other delicate greens work well)
• green super food powder

Inspiration:

• Sunrise Tea Smoothie 
• Apple Pie Protein Shake 
• Green Machine Smoothie
• Avocado-Vanilla Smoothie
• Rainbow Smoothies
• Greek Yogurt Mango Lassi
• Alexa’s Green Monster Smoothie

What always ends up in your smoothies?