Top 10 Super Foods to kick your Metabolism and Energy into High Gear!

1. High Fiber Cereal - look for 5 grams or more of Fiber and no more than 8g of sugar. I

like to have at least one hot cereal (rolled oats) and one cold (Kashi Go Lean Crunch).

2. Apples - Okay, any fresh fruit will do, but apples are so easy to grab and go, we

always have them on hand. Make it easy on yourself and have at least 2 different fresh

fruits you can choose to eat each day. This week I have apple slices and grapes on hand.

3. Almonds - Your "portable protein" - the perfect emergency snack or pair it up with a

fruit or veggie. High in metabolism-boosting Protein and Healthy Fats. But it is easy to

eat too many - measure out 1/4 cup servings and stick in a snack size baggie.

4. Eggs - Yes, they ARE good for you. They are considered the gold standard of protein

quality because of their superior amino acid content. It takes less than 3 minutes to

prepare an egg. One of my favorite on-the-go egg tips: microwave your eggs in a coffee

cup (lightly coated with olive oil for easy clean up). Your egg is now the perfect shape to

top a whole wheat English muffin and eat on the run.

5. Spinach - This super veggie goes with everything. At only 5 calories per cup how

could it not?! Use in omelets, wraps, salads, side dishes...the list goes on.

6. Greek Yogurt - great source of protein and the live cultures help boost immunity. Goes great

 high fiber cereals. HOWEVER: Avoid choosing brands that contain added sugar – especially High Fructose Corn Syrup. Read the ingredients!