19 Vegetarian Ways To Eat More Protein For Breakfast

You needn't add beans to your morning bowl of cereal to get a protein-packed breakfast.

And you wouldn't dream of it, of course. But General Mills would. And did.

At the end of May, the mega cereal manufacturer rolled out Cheerios Protein. Theproduct, which comes in Oats & Honey and Cinnamon Almond flavors, apparently gets its macronutrient boost from soy protein and lentils. With an added half-cup of skim milk, General Mills touts 11 grams of protein in each serving of its cereal (without the milk, Cheerios Protein contains just 7 grams of the stuff).

Protein, unfortunately, isn't the only addition to these new, health-washed Cheerios: Each serving from the line contains 16 to 17 grams of sugar. That's an alarming increase when compared to the single gram that sits in each serving of the original Cheerios that come in that iconic yellow box.

But Cheerios' marketing stance is right on trend. High-protein breakfast items have become hot items for good reason: Starting your day off with a hearty helping of the stuff has been shown to wake you up, stave off hunger, help you maintain a healthy waistline, and improve your chances of making better food selections throughout the the day.

No, you don't have to skip down Lentil Road to reap all the wonderful benefits of a morning meal rich in protein. To match General Mills, the following 19 breakfast recipes have at least 11 grams of protein. And if you believe eating meat is the only viable way to get protein in your diet, well, you'll be surprised: Every dish below is entirely meat-free. They entrust eggs, yogurt and -- OK -- some lentils, to achieve their protein punch. Dig in!

• Chia Seed Oatmeal
  
  

  

  CorinaNielson
  28 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Corina Nielsen here.
• 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Pancake
  
  

  

  FitFoodieFinds
  20 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from FitFoodieFinds here.
• Salted Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie
  
  

  

  The Lemon Bowl
  17.7 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from The Lemon Bowl here.
• Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
  
  

  

  apple-of-my-eye
  22.1 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Apple Of My Eye here.
  *Editor's note: This recipe calls for meat, but could but could be just just as tasty without.
• Caramel Apple Greek Yogurt Parfait
  
  

  

  MyBizzyKitchen
  31 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from My Bizzy Kitchen here.
• Kale And Tomato Quiche
  
  

  

  AmysHealthyBaking
  16.8 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Amys Healthy Baking here.
• Lemony Egg In A Spinach-Chickpea Nest
  
  

  

  Kitchen Treaty
  13 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Kitchen Treaty here.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Protein Shake
  
  

  

  24carrotlife
  28 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from 24 Carrot Life here.
• Edamame Sweet Potato Hash
  
  

  

  Apple-of-my-eye
  22.2 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Apple Of My Eye here.
  *Editor's note: This recipe calls for meat, but could be just as tasty without.
• Cinnamon Cottage Cheese With Sliced Apple
  
  

  

  JoyBauer
  25 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Joy Bauer here.
• Gluten-Free Protein Waffles
  
  

  

  DessertWithBenefits
  12 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Dessert With Benefits here.
• Blueberry Protein Pancakes
  
  

  

  CorinaNielson
  42 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Corina Nielsen here.
• Breakfast Burrito
  
  

  

  TopWithCinnamon
  11.4 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Top With Cinnamon here.
• Veggie-Loaded Avocado White Bean Salad On Toast
  
  

  

  KathyPatalsky
  12.7 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Kathy Patalsky Life here.
• Strawberries And Cream Pancake Roll Ups
  
  

  

  CorinaNielson
  32 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Corina Nielsen here.
• Raspberry Mango Smoothie Bowl
  
  

  

  ILoveVegan
  16 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from I love Vegan here.
• Avocado Protein Smoothie
  
  

  

  KetoDietApp
  27.2 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Keto Diet App here.
• Chocolate Breakfast Shake
  
  

  

  SlenderKitchen
  13.4 grams of protein
  Get the recipe from Slender Kitchen here.
• Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
  

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5 Ways To Reduce Stress With Silence

Photo: simplelivingamerica

Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Ways-To-Reduce-Stress-With-Silence&id=8493111

Gaze into your eyelids and breathe. Think of nothing, and end up in the middle of yourself.

Crazy, right?

In this hectic world, silence may seem like a dream, a fantasy, a scarce jewel you'll never find.

Silence is a scarcity, while stress is the new age commodity.

As you run and cater to the demands of life, your stress levels rise and you become a tyrant of sanity. Your life seems like a chaotic dance of one thing to the next.

From a demanding boss, to screaming kids. From engineering pressures to financial overwhelm.

You dance beautifully with chaos, but if you're anything like me, dancing is never graceful.

Life's stresses are managed through healthy habits, but it can also be cured with just silence.

The science of silence

Mediation is a mind-body connection. It's a way for you to focus your attention and end the jumbled stream of thoughts that create a world of chaotic anxieties.

Many people think of meditation as "weird" or not worth their time. But in fact the people who think this are worse off.

The power of silence can literally change who you are. Yes, literally!

"In a study published last year in the Journal Stroke, 60 African-Americans with atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, practiced meditation for six to nine months. (African-Americans are twice as likely to die from cardiovascular disease) The meditators showed a marked decrease in the thickness of their artery walls, while the nonmeditators actually showed an increase. The change for the meditation group could potentially bring about an 11 percent decrease in the risk of heart attack and an 8 percent to 15 percent decrease in the risk of stroke."

If that wasn't enough:

"A second study, published last year in Psychosomatic Medicine, taught a randomized group of 90 cancer patients mindful meditation (another type of practice). After seven weeks, those who had meditated reported that they were significantly less depressed, anxious, angry and confused than the control group, which hadn't practiced meditation. The meditators also had more energy and fewer heart and gastrointestinal problems than did the other group."

The power of silence and meditation can change the way you think, feel and act. It's a way for you to calm your mind and be present in the now and limit the clutter overflowing your mind.

Meditation strategies for coping with stress

There are many ways to be silent. Sitting on the couch watching TV doesn't count.

Pick one of these 5 strategies and begin to see yourself transform.

1) Sitting in silence: Pick a dark quiet room and sit in a chair. With your hands on your knees slowly close your eyes. Focus on your natural breath, nothing else. When a thought comes into your mind just let it go and return to your breath. Set a timer and do this for 10 minutes a day. You can also try guided mantra, and mindfulness meditation. Whatever you choose the goal is the same.

2) Yoga: You perform a series of postures and controlled breathing exercises to encourage flexibility of your body and calmness of your mind. As you move through poses that require balance and concentration, you're encouraged to focus less on your busy day and more on the moment.

3) Working-out: As you perform an exercise, focus on proper breathing and good form. Much like yoga you'll be focusing more on the moment and less on your busy day.

4) Take a walk: As you walk focus on a sensation or a sight. Don't try to dissect the sensation just feel it and let it be. Or you could simply focus on your breath. Would you have ever thought walking could be a form of meditation and low-level exercise combined?

5) Get in the tub: Fill your tub with hot warm water that's comfortable for you. Don't make it too hot or cold where you start thinking about the temperature. Make it just right. Light one candle and place it in front of you. Breathe normal and feel your body relax. As you relax focus your attention on the candle. Watch the way it moves and dances. Don't dissect it, just watch it. Focus on nothing but the candle.

As you can see there are plenty of meditation strategies for coping with stress. Science even validates this.

Meditation is no longer some fru-fru, hippy hugging adventure.

It has true and tangible benefits.

Sit silent, decrease your minds clutter and feel a more fulfilled stress free you