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BREAKFAST RECIPES WITH ORGANIC INGREDIENTS TO ADD TO YOUR ROTATION

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  What’s for breakfast? Experts have long stressed the importance of breakfast as part of a healthy lifestyle, saying that first morning meal kicks off your metabolism and sets the tone for the day. With the popularity of intermittent fasting, some people delay that first bite.  But the timing of your meal doesn’t negate the importance of making sure  it has the essential nutrients your body needs: Complex carbohydrates for instant energy,  protein to keep you going and fiber to help you feel fuller longer. You should also choose your ingredients wisely so you know what you’re putting into your body.  Avoid processed foods, opting for whole foods instead.  Using organic ingredients when possible is also a wise decision. Organic food is fresher, has fewer pesticides, is non-GMO and has more nutrients than their non-organic counterparts.  Plus, organic farming is better for the environment. [RELATED: 6 benefits of choosing organic food] Supplements can i...

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH FIBER IN YOUR DIET?

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  Fiber is more necessary to your every day diet than you may be aware of.  While most Americans consume about 10 to 15 grams of fiber a day, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), we should all be eating anywhere from 20 to 35 grams of fiber a day. So, what does fiber really do for us, and how can we get the amount we need? A breakdown on fiber Unlike most of the foods that we eat, fiber is not absorbed or digested. It actually passes quickly through your digestive tract, mostly intact, and it is not broken down. It supports normal gastrointestinal health and regularity,  which is important when you’re following a low-calorie or low-fat diet. Another alluring benefit?  Getting adequate fiber can help you feel full and therefore can be a key part of your weight loss program. It’s hard to get enough fiber from diet The amount of fiber you need is tied to the number of calories you eat in a day. For healthy adults, the USDA recommends 14 g...