A toast — to you!

Bread is always a good idea to me.

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Today's Ingredients Tell me if this sounds familiar: You're hyperfocused on work when suddenly you realize it's 2:30 p.m. and you haven't had anything to eat since breakfast. Should you take a break and make lunch? Or will a full meal make you less hungry for dinner, thus throwing off your eating schedule even more? That's me for about 3 days of the week. Dinner is my favorite meal, so I tend to prepare a filling snack, which 98% of the time includes bread. Keep reading to see the many different ways I top a blank slice to hold me over until the evening.   • Food to live well: Foods that may lower your cancer risk   • News to know: How the "5/20 rule" can help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure   • Exercises to try: A 7-minute upper body workout — backed by science Long live bread! Kenny Thapoung Managing Newsletter Editor   Written by Kenny Thapoung August 11, 2024 • 2.5 min read Recipe of the Week Toast with strawberries, yogurt, and almond butter This will never be a newsletter where I say that bread is bad for you. Sure, if you are gluten-free or don't eat gluten or if you live with diabetes, you may need to be mindful of the type and quantity of bread you choose. But in the majority of cases, bread can absolutely be included in a healthy diet! I'm not going to waste your time mansplaining how to make toast. That would just be silly. Instead, I'm going to share some of the toppings and spreads I use when I need a quick, light bite: eggs, cottage cheese, and pickled red onion strawberry jelly and plain cream cheese tomato, garlic confit, and sardines granola butter, sliced bananas, and honey everything bagel seasoning and chive and onion cream cheese cottage cheese and tomato Today's recipe combines some of my favorite flavors and tastes like a refreshing dessert. Try it — or any of the combinations I shared — the next time you need something easy to nosh on. GET THE RECIPE     Based on your interests Ask the Expert: Are Iron Supplements Safe for Chronic Kidney Disease? READ ON     Kitchen Kit A big squeeze       OXO Good Grips Squeeze Bottle Set Why would someone need these bottles for oils when they could just pour directly from a bottle? Good point! By no means are these must-haves for your kitchen. However, I *will* say that I find these to be much more convenient to grab and use in my everyday cooking — and I've had this set for a solid 2 years now. SHOP NOW Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health.       the takeout What we're digesting 🔦 4 of the best at-home laser hair removal devices. Zap those follicles for smoother skin. 🫘 What's the best diet for Parkinson's disease? Early research suggests that certain dietary changes may help alleviate symptoms for some people. ➡️ One type of fiber found in oats may lead to weight loss. Researchers called these new findings a promising dietary strategy for metabolic disease. 👟 How to choose the best athletic shoes for bunions. There are some special factors to consider. How do you like to decorate a crisp slice of toast? I'd love to hear from you! Send an email to nutritionedition@healthline.com with your go-to toppings so I can give them a taste. Thank you in advance! Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon!   This edition was powered by GOOD olive oil.

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