Breakfast isn't just about oatmeal, eggs, and yogurt. To make it easier to start your day with complex carbs, protein and even a few vegetables, try this make-ahead breakfast salad. I like to toss an egg on top of mine and add avocado. Breakfast Quinoa Salad 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 1 carrot, shredded 1 red pepper, shopped 1 cucumber, diced 1 avocado, diced optional 1/3 c. sundried tomatoes (rehydrated or rinsed if in oil) 1 can chickpeas, drained 1/4 c fresh cilant

Our family loves healthy muffins. I often throw them in my older daughter's lunch or snack, and I am baking some variety nearly every week. These muffins were created with the help of my 2 year old today, who insisted that we throw in mango and blueberries so I rolled with it. She's on to something! I avoid white and wheat flour when possible. We don't completely avoid gluten, but when I have control I choose other options as wheat is a particularly inflammatory food and y