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  BREAKFAST RECIPES WITH ORGANIC INGREDIENTS TO ADD TO YOUr lotation 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 ...

  EAT THE RAINBOW: WHY COLOR MATTERS IN YOUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES  seems to make everything better, doesn’t it? A pop of color can brighten up a room, complete an outfit or make your meal more appealing – especially for kids. While the benefits may seem simply visual, when it comes to your dinner plate, adding color is doing more than making it a feast for the eyes. The colors in fruits and vegetables come from their naturally occurring nutrients. They play many roles, but in general they function as a defense mechanism to help plants survive and reproduce. Why do colors matter?   For humans, a diet rich in those plant nutrients has several health benefits. “That’s why we think diets rich in plant foods provide people with a high degree of benefits,” said Dr. Keith Randolph, a fellow with Amway Global Discovery. Those plant nutrients are called phytonutrients, and they have names like quercetin, proanthocyanidins and isothiocyanate, each of which provides ...