Rosemary
Health Perks
While grilling and sautéing require little to no added fat, cooking at high temps produces compounds called heterocyclic amines, which are harmful free radicals that may cause cancer, explains Hannah El-Amin, RD, a dietitian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Luckily, marinating meat in a mixture made with rosemary before firing it up prevents the formation of heterocyclic amines by as much as 84 percent, a study at Kansas State University found.
How to Use It
Combine two tablespoons of olive oil; one-half cup of lemon juice; half a garlic clove, minced; and one tablespoon of rosemary to make a marinade for chicken or steak.
Mix together equal parts rosemary, thyme, and oregano, and rub the mixture directly onto chicken breasts, suggests Limor Baum, a registered dietitian in New York City.

Oregano
Health Perks
"I think of dried oregano leaves as miniature salad greens," Bazilian says. One teaspoon contains not only six micrograms of bone-building vitamin K but also the same amount of antioxidants as three cups of spinach. And preliminary research indicates that oregano can help fend off stomach flu. "Bacteria often hitch a ride on the food we eat, and oregano may keep them from multiplying and making us sick," Bazilian says.
How to Use It
To make salad dressing, heat one tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and one-half teaspoon of oregano in a small pan over medium-low heat for two minutes, or until the mixture smells fragrant, Baum says. Drizzle over spinach with a splash of red wine vinegar.
Give canned soup an upgrade by stirring in one-half teaspoon of oregano.

Cinnamon
Health Perks
A seesawing blood sugar level can drive hunger and cravings; the antioxidant compounds in cinnamon help prevent those spikes and dips by improving the way your cells metabolize glucose, El-Amin says. What's more, research shows that eating half a teaspoon of cinnamon daily reduces risk factors for diabetes and heart disease within six weeks.
How to Use It
Baum tops baked sweet potatoes with a dash each of cinnamon and nutmeg.
The spice pairs well with lentils, says LeeKong. She cooks one cup of dried green lentils in two cups of vegetable stock with a cinnamon stick (which is removed before serving) for a hearty side dish.

Ginger
Health Perks
Besides helping to settle an upset stomach, this peppery spice can also lessen workout-induced soreness: People who consumed one teaspoon of ground ginger daily for 11 days experienced a 25 percent reduction in exercise-related muscle pain compared with those taking a placebo, one study shows. (Gingerol, a chemical in ginger, is thought to reduce inflammation and block nerve pathways that process pain.) And Thai researchers recently found that middle-aged women who took a daily ginger supplement for two months exhibited a greater attention span and scored higher on memory tests than women who took a placebo.
How to Use It
Add one-eighth teaspoon of ground ginger to pancake, waffle, or muffin batter, Bazilian suggests, or sprinkle the spice over applesauce or toast with peanut butter.
For a 160-calorie dessert, sprinkle ground ginger over one-half cup of vanilla frozen yogurt topped with half a small pear, sliced.

Researchers, who presented their findings at the British Psychological Society's annual conference in Harrogate, England, this week, said the results could improve the lives of those suffering from memory problems.

For the research, 66 participants were divided into two groups and asked to wait in different rooms, one of which was scented with rosemary essential oil. The subjects then completed a series of memory tests, including hiding objects and finding them later, and instructing others to pass a specified object to the researcher at a particular time.
Those assigned to the rosemary-scent room performed better at both types of tests and were found to have higher levels of 1,8-cineole, a compound in rosemary oil, in their blood.

"Remembering when and where to go and for what reasons underpins everything we do, and we all suffer minor failings that can be frustrating and sometimes dangerous," said research intern Jemma McCready. "Further research is needed to investigate if this treatment is useful for older adults who have experienced memory decline."

Angelina Jolie
"I find meditation in sitting on the floor with the kids coloring for an hour, or going on the trampoline," Angelina Jolie said. "You do something you love, that makes you happy, and that gives you your meditation. But I think it's good I'm not somebody who needs quiet moments because I never get them. They're very rare."

Gwyneth Paltrow
In an edition of her GOOP newsletter last year, Paltrow dished out stress-management tips to her fans, including breathing exercises and a Kabbala-inspired water ritual.

"I have never been very good at handling stress (though a bit of meditation helps), and I wanted some very practical ways of reducing it that I could use during the course of my day," Paltrow wrote.

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt has said that he turns to one of his favorite hobbies, architecture, when he's feeling stressed.

"Architecture is like play to me. As a boy, you play with Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Legos, and you get interested in how things are made, like cars and drills and all that," he told Parade in 2009. "Years later you come back around to what interested you as a boy. Now if I have something that I'm dealing with that's causing me a lot of stress, my mind goes to architecture. I walk around the yard and start thinking about what I need to do to the house structurally. It's similar to puzzles in that way, like a crossword puzzle or anything else I can put my mind into. It's a relief for me."

No. Assuming that nuts are grown, stored, and processed the same way, there is not an overall "healthiest" nut out there. One nut is just as crazy good as the next. But yes, nuts do differ tremendously in their nutrient content and value--and that's a great thing, since you can swap in your favorites for the nuts you don't like, or if you like them all, you can toss them into a mixture. For example, walnuts are a good source of essential fatty acids, particularly omega-3s. A single Brazil nut meets your daily needs for selenium. Peanuts, almonds, and cashews provide amino acids and add a good source of protein to your diet. For more information you can see where nuts fall on my nutrition plan.

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Eating breakfast revs our metabolic engines so that they're ready for prime calorie burn all day. In addition, studies show that people who skip breakfast actually end up eating more throughout the day - to the tune of about 100 calories, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

2. People Who Eat Breakfast Are Less Likely to Be Obese

Not only do breakfast-eaters consume fewer calories, but in a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers found that people who ate a breakfast containing more than one-quarter of their daily calories ate better than those who skipped their morning meal. As further support, and to really hammer the point home, a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who skip breakfast are four-and-a-half times more likely to be obese than those who eat breakfast.

3. Breakfast Eaters are Healthier Eaters All Day
In a 2011 study published in in Nutrition Research and Practice, researchers found that people who eat breakfast consume less fat and more nutrients (like vitamins, minerals and fiber) than their breakfast-skipping counterparts. Not only that, they found that compared to breakfast-eaters, breakfast-skippers tend to weigh more and have other unhealthy habits, such over-indulging on sugary drinks or bad-for-you snacks.

And there's no small difference between the two groups. Studies show that breakfast-skippers consume a whopping 40% more sweets, 55% more sugary drinks (like soda), 45% fewer vegetables and 30% less fruit those who regularly eat breakfast.

4. It Improves Brain Power (Especially in Kids)

A recent study out this year from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing found that children who eat breakfast regularly had significantly higher full scale, verbal and performance IQ test scores. While compelling, these results are not surprising to the scientific community because quality nutrition in early childhood has been continually linked to increased intelligence and even decreased behavioral disorders through to later childhood, and even greater happiness and success as adults. As an added bonus, eating a healthy breakfast has been shown to boost memory and attention skills in children and adults.

5. Decreases The Likelihood of Developing Diabetes

A recent study was performed at the Harvard School of Public Health on the relationship between eating patterns and the incidence of type 2 diabetes. In 1992, researchers gathered 29,206 men who were initially free of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Sixteen years later, they re-tested the men. They discovered that men who slipped breakfast had a stunning 21% higher risk of developing diabetes than the men who ate breakfast. You may think, yeah but over 16 years, they probably gained a bunch of weight, but even when the results were adjusted for change in BMI, subjects still had increased risk if they skipped breakfast.

Here are some healthful examples of breakfasts that are rich in both protein and fiber:

1. Smoothies
My clients' new breakfast addiction are my smoothies (featured in my new book The Body Reset Diet).

Here's a recipe I love for my Apple Pie Smoothie:

¾ cup greek yogurt
½ cup skim milk (protein sources)
1 red apple, cored and chopped
1 small banana, frozen and cut into chunks
5 raw almonds (fiber sources)
½ tsp. ground cinnamon, or to taste.

Blend until desired consistency and enjoy!

2. Omelette and Scrambles
Mix egg whites (add a yolk if you like) with broccoli and a little bit of sliced turkey or lean ham.

3. Wraps
Combine scrambled egg whites, black beans, salsa, and Haas avocado, and wrap them in a warm whole wheat tortilla.

4. French Toast
Here's my recipe to my favorite french toast - a healthful spin on the classic breakfast dish.

5. Homemade Muesli
In a small bowl, mix: ½ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
½ cup skim milk
1 tbsp agave nectar
1 tsp lemon juice
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least an hour). When ready to serve, stir in another ½ cup of milk and serve with some fresh, seasonal berries.

6. Cereal
Try some puffed kamut, millet or Kashi Go Lean Cereal with some berries, slivered almonds, and milk (almond or skim).

7. Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
Mix a batter of: 1 package of instant oatmeal
3 egg whites, beaten
Fresh blueberries

Preheat a skillet, spray with non-stick spray, and pour your batter. You may need to shape it with a spatula to keep it flat and round.

On her pregnant body: "I thought my body was going to change so quickly with pregnancy that I'd freak out. But it was really gradual. There's a reason women are pregnant for nine months; by the end, you're ready to have this baby. Channing has been great. He takes the route of no confrontation, just support, saying things like, 'Do whatever you want! What do you want to eat? I'm going to leave it up to you.'"

I joke that I've been on a diet since 1974, which is basically true. I like to eat, and my body type is not naturally this thin, especially at this age. I have a big appetite.

On being sexy at any age:

When I hit my 40s I thought, 'I can't play a sexy siren any more.' Almost 20 years later, it's still going on.

Guavas contain both carotenoids and polyphenols like gallocatechin, guaijaverin, leucocyanidin and amritoside -the major classes of antioxidant pigments - giving them relatively high potential antioxidant value among plant foods. As these pigments produce the fruit skin and flesh color, guavas that are red-orange have more pigment content as polyphenol, carotenoid and pro-vitamin A, retinoid sources than yellow-green ones.