Start the day with a balanced breakfast: Protein and whole grains will keep you both full and focused. Free of artificial sweeteners, flavors or isolated fibers, Great Grains Protein Blends fit the bill. The Honey, Oats & Seeds flavor comes with a mix of almonds, pumpkin seeds and mulit-grain clusters, while Cinnamon Hazelnut has just a hint of sweetness.

You can buy your own Great Grains Protein Blends or enter in the comments for a chance to win some. Just let us know, in the comments, your favorite healthy breakfast. The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away a two-pack of Great Grains Protein Blend to 15 lucky, randomly-selected commenters. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 10:00 a.m. EST on March 6 and 5 p.m. EST on March 8, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $8. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, what’s your favorite healthy breakfast?

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Navigating the cereal aisle can be tricky. Does this box have hidden sugars? What are the serving sizes? This box has how many additives?  In the end, it can be a downright nightmare. Skip all the fuss with Uncle Sam Cereal, a heart-healthy mix of red winter wheat berries with flax seeds. In original, almond or strawberry with just a touch of honey, you’ll never get bored of this high fiber breakfast (or snack).

You can buy your own Uncle Sam Cereal or enter in the comments for a chance to win one. Just let us know, in the comments, why you love cereal.  The contest starts at 10:00 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, June 1 at 5 p.m. EST.

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Before you buy another box or pour another bowl, find out what to look for.

Cereal can be a healthy and quick breakfast, but all the information on boxes can be deceiving. We’ll school you on what to look for, plus fill you in on a few of our favorite brands.

What to Look For

1. Order of ingredients
Ingredient lists are required to display the recipe in descending order. If sugar or other suspect ingredients are listed in the top 3, move on to another option. Also be on the look out for artificial colors and preservatives.

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I’m always warning parents about the amount of sugar lurking in their kids’ favorite breakfast cereals. Even brands that market themselves as whole-grain-filled, healthy choices rank up there with candy. Our friends at Environmental Working Group (EWG) are weighing in with some shocking facts. Are you serving your kids dessert for breakfast?

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We’re giving the gift of granola this season with a Gluten-Free Granola Cereal Sampler from Purely Elizabeth. Not only is each of the cereals gluten free, vegan and free of refined sugar, but the gift box it comes in is also 100 percent natural with recyclable tissue and biodegradable ribbon.

Eat your granola with milk, add in some fruit or just munch on it straight from the bag; the set contains three flavors: original, cranberry pecan and pumpkin fig.

You can buy your own Gluten-Free Granola Cereal Sampler or enter in the comments for a chance to win your own. Just let us know, in the comments, your go-to breakfast to jump start the morning. The contest starts at 9:30 a.m. EST today, and ends on Friday, November 11 at 5 p.m. EST.

We’re giving away one gift set to one very lucky, randomly selected commenter. You must include your email address in the “Email” field when submitting your comment so we can communicate with you if you’re a winner.

You may only comment once to be considered and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 to win. For the first day of the giveaway, all entries (answers) must be entered between 9:30 a.m. EST on November 9 and 5 p.m. EST on November 11. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of each prize: $27.00. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a Food Network, 9721 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932.

So tell us, what’s your go-to breakfast to jump start the morning? 

Can't remember that 5-item grocery list? Try adding blueberries to your diet, along with these 9 other foods.

Forgot something? Try adding these 10 foods to your diet — all have been shown to help better your memory.

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Canned beans are a protein-packed pantry essential.

We’ve given you tips for the refrigerator — now it’s time to clean out that pantry! Besides tossing those expired products and wiping down those shelves, here are 5 items to stock up on and 5 things to toss.

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You won't want to skip these 5 quick breakfasts.

Think you don’t have time for breakfast? Think again. These healthy, well-balanced quick bites are ready in 10 minutes or less.

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Is skipping breakfast part of your daily routine? Starting your day running on empty just makes your life tougher and is more stressful for your body. You may feel tired, without knowing why. As we begin Breakfast Week here on Healthy Eats, here are a few ways to help get you in the habit of eating a morning meal every day.
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In this week’s nutrition news: Adult obesity rates on the rise, 90 percent of Americans eat too much salt and CPSI asks the government to ban food dyes.

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