Now I know I said protein, but this smoothie provides 20 grams of protein without using protein powder! I have nothing against protein powders, they're very convenient and versatile, but they're often pretty pricey too. So come find out how this smoothie still delivers without it...

Don't let french toast being vegan scare you, it's even better than the traditional bread dipped in egg batter variety; I promise you won't even miss it! And this recipe comes together so quickly you can even whip it up on a busy morning. I like to keep things simple; cooking satisfying, healthy food doesn't have to be complicated. Try this out tomorrow morning...

If I don't eat a filling breakfast, my eating habits are completely thrown off for the rest of the day. I'm unable to control any and all cravings I have (including junk food) that my body begs for so that I provide it with the quickest source of energy. Ever notice how much more appealing a donut sounds when you skip lunch or only have small snacks all day? Even if you don't typically really care for donuts? It's so much easier to resist temptations to unhealthy food when you're well fed. Having a warm, hearty bowl of oatmeal for breakfast really hits the spot and holds me for hours so I don't go crazy snacking to try (and fail) to curb my hunger. I have a very meticulous way that I prepare my oatmeal so that it's as delicious, filling, and nutrient-dense as possible. Today I'm letting you in on the secret...