It's morning time and you look forward to a glass of orange juice or some apple juice.

Maybe you even like soda, ice tea or sweetened coffee in the morning to help get you going.

While this may give you a boost of short term energy, in the long run these behaviors can lead to serious health issues.

A whole wheat bagel, juice, bowl of raisin bran for breakfast? Well this may be what you have been told to eat for a healthy start to your day, but did you know that this breakfast contains over 149 grams of fat promoting carbohydrate!! Now even if you were to eat only the cereal and juice you would still be taking in a whopping 87 grams of carbohydrates.

Got milk? Get THIN!

We know calcium and vitamin D help build strong bones, but did you they can also help you get thin?

While there are many strategies to boost metabolism and shed unwanted pounds, four in my opinion stand out as the best way to increase energy, optimize metabolism and lose weight permanently.

1. CUT OUT THE BAD CARBS!

Question: Are raw (unpasteurized) milk and cheese products considered safe for consumption?

In an age where two thirds of adults are overweight and obesity rates in children are skyrocketing, it seems everyone is looking for a quick and easy way to help them lose weight. Since cutting calories has been the diet industy's mantra for years, many folks think they've found a simple solution ...skipping breakfast.