Daphne's Energy Boosting Morning Workout and Recipe

Daphne's dad, Dr. Oz, taught her to start the day with a heart-pumping 10-minute workout.Here's what she does every morning to get going.

1 minute:
     -- Jump Rope (with or without a rope, fake it!)

2 minutes:
    -- 10 push-ups and 15 sit-ups

3 minutes:
     -- Sun salutations

1 minute:
     -- Jump Rope

2 minutes:
     -- 15 deep lunges with left leg, 15 with the right one!

1 minute:
     -- Meditate, lying on the floor, with eyes closed

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Snack Smarter

As a mom, Daphne relies on easy, healthy snacks that can be eaten with one hand, Her top picks pack protein, complex carbs, and a little fat to keep you full:

• PB&J Smoothie

Named after her daughter's initials):
Put 1 cup blueberries and strawberries, 1/2 banana, 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt and a little water in a blender. Add 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds if deisred. Blend and enjoy!

• Herb popcorn

Pop 3 ounces kernels. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons dried herbs, such as dill, parsley, thyme or oregano. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons virgin coconut oil. Mix and enjoy!

• Feta, tomato and chopped cucumber with a little olive oil and jalapeno on a Wasa cracker or a brown-rice cake "So simple and so delicious!"
• Fruit and Nuts: "I try to have raw almonds, one or two dates, and baby carrots on hand. And an apple goes a long way."

Hope this helps,

XoXo