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Christine Morrison's avatar

Amen to this analysis! Beyond setting us up for long-term health issues, the post breakfast crash from sugar — and the ongoing roller coaster of cravings throughout the day due — is enough to consider an alternative. Thank you for your wonderful recos; I am partial to chia pudding!

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Celia Chen's avatar

I love my chia pudding too! Adding flax and hemp hearts increases the fiber. And so many options for toppings! I’m going to try to make a savory version to really mix it up.

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Lindsey Gamble's avatar

After traveling around the world, it quickly became apparent that it's really only in North America that breakfast is typically a sweet meal. Especially in Asian countries, but also throughout Africa, what you have at lunch and dinner is also the type of thing you'll have for breakfast.

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Celia Chen's avatar

Big Food is America dictates so much and will billions in advertising it’s hard to combat the messaging. But the state of health in this country is tied to the food we eat and it’s clear we are sicker, fatter and more depressed than we were 100 years ago. Btw I love a Japanese breakfast! Protein and veggies with something fermented yum!

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