A Good Reason Not to Skip Breakfast

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Maurine1 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:14:13 GMT

I'm a protein type and do best with some nicely seasoned-up ground round for breakfast, maybe with onions in tomato juice. I tend to feel hungry within 10 minutes of getting up and may take a bite of banana, a few grapes, or a plum to give me the patience to prepare the protein and eat it leisurely. Years ago I noticed that I lost weight when I switched from cereal for breakfast to an egg on toast. Recently I started following the blood type O diet suggestions and stick to Ezekiel bread as recommended (regular wheat interferes badly with type O's digestion and metabolism). If I do eat cereal I use milk with a higher milk fat content to slow carbohydrate absorption and give a satisfied feeling longer.

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bohemiandonut — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:41:41 GMT

Mmm not that I can afford it these days but when I'm splurging there's nothing better than a simple raw breakfast of (raw) milk, walnuts, and berries.

Okay maybe a few things are better.

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VitaGuy — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:26:18 GMT

My family has always snickered at me for eating a little leftover supper for breakfast most mornings, but I knew it made me feel good & gave me the best energy through the whole morning. Now I know why!

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EWELLS2 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:20:10 GMT

Keep it simple.

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brinogordon — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:20:51 GMT

Watch the eggs. Per Gary Null, they're loaded with bacteria and viruses. Vegetable juice with a non-alergic whole grain, berries and nut butter works well for me.

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Kiwi1 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:10:05 GMT

In an article a while back, Dr Mercola talked about a "protein breakfast" he sometimes made from beef and onion in a slow cooker which cooked overnight and was ready in the morning. Can anyone recall this and tell me the recipe again?

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Health Dragon — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:28:44 GMT

I've heard Dr. Mercola explain in full articles why grains, even whole grains are not good for you. But if that's the case, then why when you research the traditional Okinawans (longest living people on earth and also healthiest) eat 7 to 13 servings of rice, noodles, beans, and other whole grains as part of their diet?

Check it out: okinawaprogram.com/.../okinawa_diet_food_pyramid.html

Click on both food pyramids. Does eating 7 to 13 servings of vegetables everyday make it ok to eat an equal consumption of grains? I wish to also hear from Dr. Mercola on this issue, considering he is pushing health ideas and these people are renowned to have the greatest health in the world, yet eat a large volume of what he considers something to avoid if you wanted to have great health.

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seltzerman — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:12:41 GMT

where does the doctor get data to support the contention that we all have "compromised Intestines"?? I'm a big fan of breakfast and vegatables, but Please, don't make eating healthy so complex...or is the doctor now selling juicers, too?

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JulesV — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:17:09 GMT

My Metabolic typing revealed that I am a Protein/carb type. But I have found that if I have any carbs with my beakfast, then three hours later I am starving. By just having two free rangeboiled eggs or fried eggs with nitrate free bacon, I can easily last until lunch time with snack of nuts with my Rooibos tea,( which is caffeine free) mid morning.

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Barbara Charis — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:45:10 GMT

Checking out Dr. Mercola's breakfast...I wondered where he got his information on eating a healthy breakfast?

The standards for Protein, Fat, Carbs, Sodium, etc. which are being taught in nutrition schools have come from the food industries, which are interested in selling more product. Excess of any of these can set the body up for disease. Dr. Mercola's breakfast contains more than enough protein and fat for his entire day!

Nuts contain anywhere from 44 grams of fat up to 72 grams of fat in 3-l/2 oz. How much fat do we require? Not more than 35 grams max in a day! There are 12 - 18 grams of fat in 2 to 3 eggs. The coconut cream also has a great deal of fat in it. Even healthy fat becomes unhealthy - in excess!

Many people can't handle 35 grams...and I was overwhelmed with migraines, if I ate more than 15 grams of fat at one time. I got rid of the migraines, when I gave up all the healthy fatty foods I loved...like avocados, olive oil, raw butter, nuts and seeds. Today, I can eat a very limited amount of fat...and I haven't had a migraine in 15 years.

No two people are alike...and what is good for one...may not be good for another. However, if I ate a breakfast like Dr. Mercola ate...I would be in trouble.

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bytenix — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:30:32 GMT

I find that sugar and white flours are the worst culprits for me when it comes to overeating and thereby gaining weight. High sugar can actually make you hungrier. I pretty much have always eaten breakfast, though I am more ready for it later in the morning. It's hard to be hungry at 6am when you are hardly awake yet. I didn't start to gain weight until I was a teenager and started eating more processed foods and exercised less. I am a protein type, but I find that whole grains in moderation are very satisfying and make me feel good. I have been avoiding wheat and corn which are overeaten in our society. The best food to eat is food that is closest to its natural source as possible; the absolute least processed you can get it. How many people do you know who consistently eat whole unprocessed foods who are overweight? It's tough to do when you have time constraints, but worth it.

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norweaver — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:00:49 GMT

As an egg advocate myself, I find using coconut oil for preparation with assorted vegetables is a tasty treat!

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david — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:25:46 GMT

oh dear...

...Even amongst what I expect must be the most health concious, informed section of populations, we have such a diverse opinion as to what and if breakfast should/shouldn't be and it's possible importance...or not.

...What chance for the vastly more ignorant/confused/couldn't care less majority.....zero.

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HansMassage_203 — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:31:05 GMT

Pleased to see how close to mine Dr. Mercola's breakfast is. On the mater of variety; It is surprising how many different seeds can be incorporated in the morning porrige. True grains are seeds but not all seeds are grains = high percentage of starch. Here is a list of canisters currently on my breakfast making counter: Thick rolled oats, millet, teff, sesame, raw peanuts, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, lentils, golden flax. Tools: Double boiler [stainless steel bowl that fits inside quart sauce pan] coffee grinder [which technichally is just a small dry blender] and a blender.

Many ask how do you have the time. simple sequence planning. 1 put the water on to heat 2 add scoop of oatmeal to bowl grind other choice of seeds in mill and add to bowl [I like to add Himalayan sea salt to the millet or teff so that it is evenly incorporated] 3 add dried fruit or candied ginger if desired 4 water is now simmering stir contents of bowl to one side and add hot water then cut the porrige into the water with the back of the spoon to avoid lumping. 5 place bowl in pan over remaining water and turn the heat down and put lid on 6 go shave and get dressed 7 come back to cooked porridge and stir then stir in some frozen fruit and chocolate chips and eat.

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spinkman — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:49:31 GMT

i think the main problem in america is overeating and overindulgence not choice of foods