Breakfast! Is it really the most important meal of the day? What’s all the buzz about getting more protein at breakfast? And does it matter if you eat breakfast the minute you wake up in the morning? If you’re curious about breakfast or just looking for a few new and nutrient-rich recipes, I’ve got you covered on this week’s Breakfast Benefits episode with guest, Lauren Harris Pincus.   Lauren’s new cookbook, The Protein Packed Breakfast Club, is filled to the brim with delicious and balanced recipes to help you make the most of her breakfast. Today, I’ve asked Lauren to help me break down the science of breakfast into bite-sized pieces, perfect for changing your lifestyle one plate at a time. Together, we will share our mutual love of blueberries, dish about our best recipes like my Savory Oats with Shiitake Mushrooms and Spinach, and show you just how easy and delicious it can be to eat protein at breakfast.    More in this protein-packed episode!    Childhood struggles with weight-gain influenced her views of food and nutrition.  You can understand the science of breakfast!  Breakfast jump-starts our body’s metabolism.  The cognitive benefits of eating breakfast.  Timing your “breakfast” within two hours of waking up.  The most common breakfast issue? They don’t know what to eat for breakfast! Lauren shares a favorite pancake recipe from her book.  What’s the deal with protein powder?  Easy grab-and-go recipes for your teens as they rush to the bus! Pitfalls of the typical American diet.  Lauren’s favorite cook book picks.    Resources  Check out Lauren Online http://nutritionstarringyou.com/   Enter to Win a copy of The Protein Packed Breakfast Club!  Follow Lauren on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Facebook. @LaurenPincusRD   Recipes Savory Oats with Shiitake Mushrooms and Baby Spinach.   https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2017/08/21/savory-oats-shitake-mushrooms-baby-spinach-eggs/   Maple Pumpkin Pancakes  https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2015/10/23/pumpkin-maple-pancakes/