The back-to-school season is here, and I’m on CBS Washington, D.C.’s Great Day Washington with easy, nutritious upgrades to help the whole family get back into routine.
Hot Breakfast Made Easy
Hot breakfast can feel like a luxury as you’re walking out the door – but Applegate’s newest breakfast sandwiches and pancake and sausage on a stick are ready to eat within minutes. Applegate products are made with recognizable ingredients and no fillers, artificial ingredients, or preservatives, ensuring you know exactly what’s in every bite. They can be enjoyed any time of the day and at every meal. You can find Applegate products at Whole Foods Market, Target, and on Instacart.
Smart Snacking with Fresh Fruit
And of course, we can’t forget snacks. Pairing fresh grapes from California with protein or good fats is a smart and tasty way to stay fueled between meals. These juicy delights provide energy and hydration, and also support brain health.
Researchers at UCLA found that consuming about 2¼ cups of grapes every day preserved healthy metabolic activity in regions of the brain associated with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, where metabolic decline takes hold. Fresh grapes can be a bridge to healthier eating as they pair well with an array of other nutritious ingredients, enhancing everything from greens to whole grains to veggies.
The Versatile Whole Grain
Another nutritious addition to your routine is sorghum. This ancient whole grain provides essential nutrients including protein, iron, zinc, selenium, and copper, which may contribute to a healthy immune system and steady energy.
Sorghum is also incredibly versatile—it cooks like other grains on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, oven, or rice cooker. Use sorghum flour in gluten-free baked goods, pop the grains like popcorn for a snack or salad topping, or try it in savory meals. One favorite is a Garden Vegetable Stir-Fried Sorghum: simply sauté fresh vegetables with garlic and ginger, scramble eggs in the center, then stir in cooked, chilled sorghum and a splash of soy sauce. Sorghum also freezes and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for make-ahead meals.
Plant-Powered Breakfast Bowls
For a wholesome breakfast idea, try a plant-powered sorghum breakfast bowl with Mooala almond milk. Simply pour warmed almond milk over one cup of cooked sorghum and add your favorite toppings like fresh fruit and toasted nuts. Mooala is one of the best-tasting almond milks on the market—it’s organic, made with super clean ingredients, and was recently awarded “Best Almond Milk” by Good Housekeeping. You can find Mooala at Target, Sprouts, and on Amazon.
