This is the sixth of a series of blog posts on healthy breakfast ideas from Elizabeth Ward, who already shared with us easy solutions to squeeze in breakfast. Elizabeth Ward, M.S., RD is a multi-published nutrition consultant. Her latest book is The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the New Food Pyramids (Alpha Books, 2006).
Breakfast tip #6: Small whole grain muffin, carton of yogurt, carton of 100% orange juice.
Health Benefits:

Whole grains are naturally rich in selenium, a mineral that thwarts cell damage and promotes a healthy immune system.
In addition to protein, yogurt is a source of zinc, necessary for producing DNA, the …read more

Did you know that daily consumption– about 85g daily– of fresh watercress can significantly reduce DNA damage to blood cells due to free radicals, and thus reduce cancer risks? Watercress is a rich source of phytochemicals called glucosinolates, and also contains phenolic compounds and flavonoids.
According to a study published in this month’s American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a watercress diet resulted to

significant reduction in DNA damage to lymphocytes (white blood cells), by 22.9 per cent.
reduction in DNA damage to lymphocytes (white blood cells) when a sample was challenged with the free radical generating chemical hydrogen peroxide, by 9.4%
reduction in …read more