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6 Protein-Packed, Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings

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Good morning and happy Monday to you! If your mornings are crazy-busy, you might think it’s basically impossible to make a healthy breakfast before dashing out the door. When you’re juggling multiple things at once in the morning, eating a balanced breakfast can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you’re trying to pack something to take with you. But if you devote a little prep work the night before or over the weekend, it’s easier than you think! Making your breakfast ahead of time means that you’ll have a nutritious, delicious, and, in today’s case, protein-packed meal waiting for you first thing in the morning. This, of course, makes for a stress-free and healthy way to start your day! Read on for SIX awesome recipes to add to your breakfast routine! Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats This recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats is like having (cheese) CAKE for breakfast! You’ll love the texture of oats combined with fresh strawberries and crushed graham crackers.

Weekend Things

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We just wrapped up a smashing great weekend!! Lots of great weather, friends, family, and fun. On Friday night we went to a friend’s house for a birthday cookout where there were burgers, yard games, and good conversation. On Saturday morning we had eggs, toast, and cherries. Thomas started on the all-day project of replacing our side door. It was the original to the house, not insulated, not tempered glass, and opened into a wall, so a new one (especially when he could DIY it) was a big improvement. We also have a snazzy new deadbolt and handle. He literally ripped out the threshold (and I was very nervous watching that we wouldn’t have a door by bedtime) but he assured me he had done this plenty of times. The old house’s cinderblock wall made the job take a lot longer than anticipated, but he finally got it right, and the new door is awesome! Still needs trim and paint, but she’s secure! Meanwhile, I made us sandwiches for lunch and had some kombucha our neighbor brou

Weekend Link Love – Edition 455

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RESEARCH OF THE WEEK Coffee boosts your workout, even if you drink the stuff all the time . Farming selected for genetic variants that increase conversion of plant fats into long-chained fats. New mummy data reveals that ancient Egyptian genetics were more closely related to Middle Eastern and European populations than Central African ones. Sherpas possess genetic adaptations that increase energy generation in low-oxygen environments. Giving violent and aggressive boys a multi-micronutrient supplement makes them less violent and aggressive . In adults with IBS and depression or anxiety, a probiotic may reduce symptoms . Your brain is protecting you from sick people before “you” are “aware” they’re even sick. NEW PRIMAL BLUEPRINT PODCASTS Episode 171: Genevieve Howland : Host Elle Russ chats with Genevieve Howland about natural pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts are prepared as Primal Blueprint Podcasts. Need to catch up