Beyond Eggs: Protein-Packed Breakfast Options

JP: What can people eat in the morning besides eggs? This is a very common question. Many parents tell me they don’t know what to do with their kids for breakfast. What suggestions do you have?

Dr. S: You know, this issue really bothers me.

Where does it say that you have to eat cereal every morning? The food processing giants would love for you to believe that, but take it from me: Cereal is NOT healthy!

Before I flew out to Toronto, my kids and I had stuffed peppers for breakfast. Leftovers are one of the best things to have in the morning.

My kids eat:

• Eggs
• Sausages
• Bacon
• Ham
• Beef steaks
• Protein powder pancakes

They find a way to get protein in the morning. I don’t stock junk food in the house, so they have no choice!

For those kids (and adults!) who don’t find these foods palatable in the morning, you must teach them to adapt.

Celtic Sea Salt vs. Himalayan Salt: Which is Better?

JP: Many of the foods you mentioned are high in cholesterol and sodium. I can already picture people cringing at the thought!

By the way, which is the best form of salt—Celtic sea salt or Himalayan crystal salt?

Dr. S: Both are good, but Himalayan crystal salt actually has more nutrients.

Sodium vs. Potassium: The Real Balance

Dr. S: Now here’s a question for you: Which food in nature has more sodium than potassium?

There’s only one food that contains more sodium than potassium—just one!

Think about it…

Why Is the Sodium-Potassium Balance Important?

In the blood, potassium is stored inside the cells, while sodium remains outside the cells.

To keep the cells functioning electrically, you must maintain an optimal sodium-potassium pump.

What happens when you consume too much sodium?

• It enters the cell and lowers the electrical threshold.
• If you overconsume processed salt (like table salt or the kind found in many canned foods), the pump won’t work efficiently anymore.

But if you eat foods naturally, as they are found in nature, you get around 300 times more potassium than sodium.

Your Homework Assignment

JP: Alright, so which food has more sodium than potassium?

Dr. S: That’s your homework assignment!

Read The Circadian Prescription by Dr. Sidney MacDonald Baker, and you’ll find the answer.

JP: Will do. Thank you very much, Dr. Serrano. That was extremely informative as always.