Nicholas D. Kristof makes the point that: "...researchers are finding that the biggest reason people die of malnutrition is simply lack of micronutrients".  In his NY Times Opinion piece he cites progress being made in fortifying sweet potatoes, rice and other foods in alleviating malnutrition in poorer countries, particularly in Africa.

This is a ultra quick and easy, one pan way to get a load of LowGly vegetables, protein and brain-saving antioxidant, anti-inflamatory, and anti-amyloid Turmeric and Sage into your system every morning.  And it's delicious!

Ingredients:  (per person)

2 eggs

1/4 cup shredded cheese

1 cup frozen greens (any combo Spinach, Mustard greens and or Broccoli)

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Sage

Black Pepper and salt to taste

1 slice bacon or ham (turkey or lowfat) optional but helpful

For meat-free substitute olive oil

Fry the bacon or ham in a large frying pan.  When half done, smear a thin coating of grease over half the pan and add the greens, Turmeric, pepper and Sage.  Let half the Turmeric and Pepper sizzle a little in the fat because this may increase the bio-availability of the turmeric.  Mix the other half into the eggs because this may also help absorption.  (See Turmeric each day keeps Alzheimer's away?)  As the meat finishes cooking, remove and drain on paper towel.  Crack the eggs into a  whole in the center of the now cooked greens.  Swirl with a fork to scramble.  Sprinkle on the shredded cheese.  Scramble together until done.  Eat daily and enjoy your grandchildren longer in your senior years!

Turmeric's wonderful spiciness belies the hard science showing what a powerful drug it may be.  An article from UCLA Neurology Department researchers, first published in Current Alzheimer's Research, examines the demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-amyloid (Alzheimer's plaque) activity in test tubes, mice and people.

The first epidemiological clue was the low rate of Alzheimer's-like disease in India.  Some attributed this, in part, to turmeric's place in traditional Indian curry dishes.  You can test this theory with a breakfast of "Green eggs and ham".

Contrast what an ancient hunter-gatherer ate and what you forage from fast food restaurants and your microwave.  They ate bulky meals much bigger than your fat and carbohydrate concentrated little belly bombs, and were healthier for it.  Dr. Mark Hyman MD has a good survey on fiber in the diet.

Here's quick, tasty, very low glycemic index recipe.  One pan, a little chopping or no-excuse bag shaking, and your day is off to a very yummy  LowGly start.