HONOLULU (HI Now) - Heart healthy breakfasts are a powerful way to support muscle strength, heart health, and sustained energy throughout the day. During National Nutrition Month, Michelle Cordero-Lee, Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels’ CEO, and Dash Corpe, a registered dietitian nutritionist, share the importance of starting the day with balanced, protein-rich meals designed to support healthy aging.
Dash, owner of A Dash for Nutrition, provides one-on-one nutritional consulting and volunteers with Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels by writing monthly nutrition articles and tips for clients. Today, Dash prepares three easy, high-protein breakfast options – a Southwest Tofu Scramble with black beans and avocado, egg white frittata, and an on-the-go high-protein muffin paired with fresh fruit.
Michelle shares insight on the growing need for medically tailored meals as Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels kūpuna clients’ diets become more complex with age. She and Dash discuss how prioritizing protein in the morning can help maintain strength, stabilize blood sugar, and support overall wellness — while offering practical options for kūpuna and families.
To access Dash’s recipes, visit hmow.org/recipes! To learn more about home-delivered meals or volunteering, call (808) 988-6747 or visit hmow.org.
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