We know breakfast helps to set the tone for how successful your day will be but how the heck do we really make it healthier?  Here are 10 easy tips to take to the bank when it comes to setting yourself up for a better morning.

1. Avoid your triggers: The reality is that you crave what you eat, so as you make healthier choices, your old cravings will weaken. So if you are in the habit of going out for donuts, guess what? You’re going to eat the donuts!  Time to change the habit and retrain your tastebuds, which I talk about in-depth in my book “Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive.”

2. Balance your blood sugar: Research studies indicate that low blood sugar levels are associated with lower overall blood flow to the brain, which can jeopardize your ability to make good decisions. To keep your blood sugar stable, eat a nutritious breakfast with protein and fat such as eggs, protein shakes, avocado, or nut butter. Plan to...

Kick the food cravings, boost your energy levels and even drop pounds in the process. Mareya Ibrahim celebrity chef and author of Eat Like You Give A Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive, joined us to stress the importance of retraining your tastebuds. Now, more than ever, is the time to do so as we should all be more conscious of what we are putting in our bodies.

Mareya says you don’t have to cut out whole food groups like paleo, keto and Whole 30 diets. She says people have gotten so focused on what to take out versus what to eat, but shares how to create nutritionally-balanced meals that will help retrain your taste buds to crave the foods that boost metabolism, build muscle mass and yes, lose weight – although vibrant health is the real goal.

Build your plate starting with nonstarchy veggies.

In the morning, start with protein and fat and avoid sugary foods to stabilize your blood sugar.

Combine protein, fat, and complex carbs in every meal, focusing on...

Spring is here and you can clean up your routine for better mornings and easier days with just a few simple tweaks.

Lifestyle and nutrition expert, celebrity chef, and author of “Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive” joined the show with some ways to update your daily routine.

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