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3 Savvy Ways to Simplify Breakfast
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W
hile it is widely known that starting
your day with a balanced, nutritious
breakfast can have a positive impact
on overall health, it may be difficult for some
people to make it a priority. Whether you gen-
erally run low on time in the mornings or have
little ones to keep on track before heading out
the door, it simply isn’t always an option to piece
together a grandiose morning meal.
Rather than overhauling your lifestyle, consider
some simpler ways to incorporate breakfast into
your daily routine. These tips can help you start
the day strong - and on time - without sacrific-
ing the day’s first meal.
Prep the Night Before
Not everyone is fortunate enough to have ample
time in the morning to prepare what some stud-
ies consider to be the most important meal of
the day. If you’re typically short on time before
heading out the door, prepare breakfast the night
before so you can ensure you’re starting each
day with proper fuel and nutrition. Even if it’s
as simple as setting out a bowl, spoon and your
favorite cereal before you go to bed, you can set
yourself up to shave a few minutes off your morning routine.
Take It To-Go
If your kids are a handful or that snooze button is just too easy to reach each morn-
ing, sitting down at the table - even for a quick breakfast - might be out of the ques-
tion. Preparing in advance by packing a to-go container with your favorite morning
foods can be a simple solution to keep everyone happy without adding more strain
to the day.
Keep It Simple
Breakfast doesn’t have to be elaborate to get your day going in the right direction.
Simple options like avocado toast take little time to create yet can go a long way
toward adding nutrients in the morning. For a different spin on traditional avocado
toast, combine it with a unique taste like Sabra Classic Hummus, which can help you
add fiber and protein before the day truly begins. Even if you aren’t an avocado per-
son, just by swapping out the jelly you might put on your morning toast for hummus
instead can help you reduce sugar intake without compromising on taste.
Find more solutions to busy days and recipes for any occasion at sabra.com.
Hummus Toast
2
tablespoons Sabra Hummus (any flavor)
1
slice whole-wheat or hearty bread, toasted
1/2 cup avocado, sliced
1
sliced radish
1/4 cup tender arugula
1
tablespoon chopped pistachios
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Spread hummus on toast.
Top with avocado, radish, arugula and pistachios.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Source: Sabra
5 Ways to Promote Gender Equality in the Workplace
Ensure growth opportunities exist. Leveling the pay scale
is an important step, but ensuring equal access to the
positions at the higher end of that scale is an essential
supporting move. Simply saying you’ll pay a woman the
same as a man in the same job falls short if all candidates,
regardless of gender, race or ethnicity are not given the
same chance to compete for more senior positions.
Implement mentorship programs. Positive role models
can give future leaders the vision to dream big and the
guidance to make those dreams a reality. Putting aspir-
ing women leaders in close contact with other women
who have attained success in their field helps set a course
toward achievement. It also helps men to advance and
develop unbiased leadership. Since the majority of busi-
ness leaders are currently men, change for women can
only be accelerated if all those in leadership positions
work together.
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A
lthough women are making strides in the corporate world, there is still work
that can be done to level the landscape.
Research from Catalyst, a global nonprofit focused on empowering and accelerating
women in business, shows the needle is moving, albeit slowly. In nearly 10 years,
the number of women in senior roles in the United States increased just 1 percent.
At Standard & Poor’s 500 index companies, overall women’s representation is far
behind: 5.2 percent CEOs, 11 percent top earners and 26.5 percent senior-level offi-
cials and managers. Less than 5 percent of senior level positions are held by women
of color. Men still lead more than 95 percent of the most powerful companies in the
United States.
If you’re looking for ways to promote change in your workplace, explore these five
steps that can help build a work environment where everyone can advance and suc-
ceed:
Engage in programs that celebrate women of color. Tap into resources that honor
women in leadership and foster growth for aspiring women leaders from racially and
ethically diverse backgrounds, such as those available through Catalyst. The non-
profit offers a host of ongoing workshops, programs, trainings and consulting ser-
vices designed to promote inclusive workplaces, along with events around the world.
For example, the “Catalyst Skyline Takeover,” which is a visual realization of the
international business community’s commitment to greater diversity, inclusion and
gender equality in workplaces around the world, features dozens of global companies
“lighting up” their buildings with the female symbol.
Assess and formalize pay scales. As numerous studies indicate, wage disparity is one
of the most obvious signs of inequality in the workplace. A fair pay scale outlines
specific responsibilities and corresponding compensation rates, and can be applied
to roles across the board regardless of race, gender or other potential discriminatory
factors.
Support parental involvement. Historically, the issue of parenting and the workforce
has been dominated by discussions around maternity leave policies, but more re-
cently that dialogue has evolved. Men, too, desire more time with their families, and
through equal parental leave policies, workplaces can allow women and men within
all types of family structures to thrive in their careers and at home.
Find more resources and recommendations for promoting workplace equality at
catalyst.org.
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Source: Catalyst