Make Early Mornings More Exciting with Unconventional Breakfasts

Tired of breakfasts that leave you feeling blah? Breakfast can be a real challenge when you're awake before you want to be and short on time. But breakfast can be fun. You just need to break out of the early morning rut with fresh ideas and inspiration.

Fueling up with protein is key in the AM, and we've got a whole bunch of protein-rich breakfast ideas that forgo eggs. Breakfast doesn't have to be boring – you can get creative and have everything from salmon to cauliflower to cookies as your first meal of the day! If you need inspiration, just try this Gluten-Free Berry Crumble, a dessert that makes for an awesome breakfast when served with yogurt.

Sometimes, the best breakfasts are new twists on old classics. Take our low-carb, keto-approved Cauliflower Hash Browns, for example. They're crunchy and crispy, without the carb crash traditional potato hash browns can cause. You can even create a sheet pan breakfast just like you'd do for dinner. With our Keto Sheet Pan Breakfast recipe, you can toss together veggie slaw, some bacon and plenty of eggs, then customize with your favorite toppings or herbs.

Give these recipes a try, and waking up might just get a little easier. After all, who wouldn't look forward to dessert for breakfast – or a breakfast pizza?

Are You Getting All of the Nutrients You Need? Probably Not – But We'll Help You Fix That

You eat balanced meals and try to get the recommended servings of veggies, protein, fiber and all the other key vitamins, minerals and nutrients. But chances are you're missing something.

Even if you're taking vitamins and supplements daily, you likely aren't taking in all of the nutrients you think you're getting. Vitamin deficiencies can sneak up on you. Look for these 7 key signs that you're lacking vitamins, and you'll be able to pinpoint what's missing in your diet.

And while vitamins can help you get an extra nutritional boost, they're easy to mess up. Most of us think taking supplements once a day is the right method – but it turns out that taking your vitamins at the wrong time or in the wrong combinations is surprisingly common. That's why we've created a guide to taking your daily supplements.

Grab your go-to vitamins and discover all of the ins, outs and potential benefits of using supplements.

Read our guide to mastering vitamins and supplements »

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Breathe Easier with These Natural Foods and Herbs

Breathing might be automatic, but it can also be difficult if your lungs aren't strong and in good shape. We've rounded up the best foods and fresh herbs that can protect against pollution, fight inflammation and foster strong lungs.

Avoid These Diet Dangers to Protect Your Liver

Does your daily diet include foods that are wreaking havoc on your liver health? You might be surprised to learn which common culprits can put you at risk for health complications, including ailments like fatty liver disease.

Heal Your Thyroid and Boost Your Mood

Are you feeling low on energy or a little blue? Your thyroid could be the culprit. Fortunately, when your thyroid is out of whack, the right foods just might be able to help. We've got foods and supplements that can bring back balance.

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