BETTER BREAKFAST MONTH

August 31, 2026August 2, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 6 Comments

There is no better time to celebrate breakfast than during the entire month of September. It’s Better Breakfast Month! Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast has many health benefits. Eating a regular morning meal helps control weight and can guide us towards eating healthier meals regularly throughout the day.

It’s that time of year again. Kids are getting back to school, and everyone is beginning to prepare for the winter months ahead. It’s important to take stock of how to start off the day. Consuming a well-balanced breakfast in the morning gives our bodies energy to get our day started the right way. Kids who have a healthy meal before school starts consistently perform and behave better at school. Having breakfast as a family every morning to talk about daily plans and promotes healthy eating. Breakfast is essential, but don’t skip the fun of preparing breakfast with your kids!

Breakfast food can be anything you want it to be, within reason of course. Cereal is the most common breakfast food. However, if you wake up with a hankering for a slice of leftover pizza, enjoy it! Pizza is good for you when consumed in moderation.

For years, eggs got a bad rap on the food pyramid. Recently, eggs have been proven to provide essential vitamins and minerals needed to promote a healthy diet. Bacon, waffles, ice cream, pancakes, french toast, orange juice, are all popular breakfast foods. Oatmeal is a good healthy alternative to sugary cereals.

A complete breakfast should contain a balance of all the major food groups. Protein, dairy, fat, and carbohydrates. These elements are vital to maintaining stamina and fending off hunger throughout the day. Though carbs and fats are needed in the daily intake of nutrients, it’s important to not overindulge in these two areas. However, a little bit won’t hurt you.

There are also a great selection of keto friendly recipes and foods some like omelets and breakfast sandwiches can be found at your local grocery. Kodiak makes pancakes, waffles, syrups and more with protein power and more ketogenic diet friendly. If you cant find them local Amazon or ordering direct are good solutions.

HISTORY

Originating during World War I, the United States government encouraged citizens to eat a Better Breakfast. The program gained momentum again during World War II. Then, in 1951, the Cereal Institute promoted Better Breakfast Month for the first time in September. Research gathered by the institute suggested that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. They selected the month to coordinate with children returning to school and businesses gearing back up after the lull of summer vacation. As a result, September became the ideal time to promote the benefits of a healthful and delicious breakfast.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Start your day with a complete breakfast. Set a time aside for the family to grab a quick bite to eat before everyone heads out the door. Share recipes with friends and family on healthy ideas for breakfast. Don’t forget Better Breakfast Day on September 26th.

Try making some of these too. We made them and popped them in the freezer.

MUFFIN TIN EGGS WITH HAM & CHEESE – LOW CARB / KETO

These ham and egg cups are really good too.

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NATIONAL HAPPINESS HAPPENS DAY

August 7, 2026August 4, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

Smile on August 8th to share in National Happiness Happens Day. On this day each year just let it happen. You know. Happiness. Because happiness happens.

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The day encourages happiness all day. Recognize every moment of glee, joy, delight, and pleasure. Don’t let it pass. Most importantly, a flicker of a giggle should be given its due, and should it blossom into full-blown happiness, don’t be surprised. It happens!

Need a mood lift? Immerse yourself in music. It will be hard to have anything but a sunny smile during or after listening to this playlist. There is nothing special about the order of the songs so feel free to skip around and sing along.

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Another element of the day prohibits the squashing of other people’s happiness. From time to time, we might find other’s happiness might seem irritating. Those moments happen when we have particularly rotten days. However, our bad days don’t give us the right to squash another person’s joy. Instead, allow their delight in the day to infect us. Perhaps, their ability to smile will blow the storm clouds away from your day.

For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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HOW TO OBSERVE #HappinessHappensDay

Share your happiness and seek ways to infuse happiness in your life. Make it happen! Use #HappinessHappensDay to post on social media and let others know to do the same.

Here are some great ways to foster more happiness in your life.

NATIONAL HAPPINESS HAPPENS DAY HISTORY

Founded in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People as “Admit You’re Happy Day,” Happiness Happens Day was created to recognize and express happiness. August 8th was chosen as it is the anniversary of the first membership in 1998.

The Secret Society of Happy People is an organization that was founded in August of 1998 and formed to celebrate the expression of happiness. The society encourages members to recognize their happy moments and think about happiness in their daily life. They have two motto’s which include “Happiness Happens” and “Don’t Even Think of Raining on My Parade.” Their purpose is to stimulate people’s right to express their happiness.

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WORLD KIDNEY DAY

March 11, 2026February 3, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

World Kidney Day on the second Thursday in March sets out each year to create increased awareness about kidney care.

Our kidneys are vital to our everyday health, and many health issues contribute to Chronic Kidney Disease. Preventative measures help to reduce our risks and improve outcomes.

Several health conditions impact our kidneys. These are just a few:

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney failure.
High blood pressure weakens blood vessels, including the ones in the kidneys.
High Cholesterol impacts how well the kidneys work and can also lead to high blood pressure and diabetes.
Anorexia Nervosa causes chronic kidney disease due to the lack of a healthy balance of water, electrolytes, and salt in the body.
Lupus causes your immune system to attack parts of your body. It sometimes impacts the kidneys, too.
Polycystic Kidney Disease causes cysts to grow inside the kidneys.

Early Chronic Kidney Disease usually has no symptoms, so early detection is essential. Educating medical professionals, identifying high-risk populations, and increasing donor programs are some of the key objectives of reducing Chronic Kidney Disease.

In 2022 I was rushed to the emergency room with kidney stones I didn’t even know I had. Today I am happy to say I had the stones on the left surgically removed. In the process I learned to take better care of myself and my kidneys. I did such a good job I ended up not needing surgery on the right. My urologist gave me a clean bill of health and encouragement to keep them that way.

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WORLD KIDNEY DAY HISTORY

In 2006, the International Federation of Kidney Foundations created World Kidney Day to raise awareness and increase educational opportunities regarding kidney diseases and prevention.

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National Wear Red Day
National Teal Talk Day
Epilepsy Awareness Day
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Anosmia Awareness Day
World Stroke Day
World Diabetes Day
World COPD Day
National Wear Red Socks Day
National Donor Day
National Nephrology Nurses Week
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
American Hearth Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Blood Pressure Month
National Trisomy Awareness Month
National Brain Injury Awareness Month
National Kidney Health Month
National Nutrition Month
National Blood Pressure Education Month
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National Heart Month
COPD Awareness Month
National Mental Health Month
National Fasting Month
National Blood Donor Month
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HOW TO OBSERVE #WorldKidneyDay

We all need to take care of our own health, but it is important to be supportive of others, too. Check out ways you can do both.

If you’re on a medication regimen that requires testing of your kidney function on a regular schedule, be sure to follow your physician’s instructions.
Learn about conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, that increase the risk for Chronic Kidney Disease.
Find out if kidney diseases run in your family and update your medical records with your family physician.
Volunteer to support those receiving dialysis.
Attend a seminar or screening at a local clinic.
Learn about donor programs and consider becoming a donor.
Learn more by visiting www.worldkidneyday.org

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NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH

February 28, 2026February 23, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 15 Comments

National Kidney Month during March is a reminder to give our kidneys a check up. 1 in 3 Americans are at high risk for kidney disease because of diabetes, high blood pressure, or family history of kidney failure. On top of that, 30 million Americans already have kidney disease, and many of them are not aware of it because symptoms usually don’t show until the disease has progressed.

Our kidneys are crucial for 3 main reasons. They regulate water, they remove waste and regulate minerals, and they produce hormones. Located in our lower back, these two hard-working organs also filter 200 liters of blood a day! Keeping our kidneys healthy is vital to a long and productive life.

HISTORY

National Kidney Foundation supports National Kidney Month.

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World Stroke Day
World Diabetes Day
World COPD Day
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National Teal Talk Day
Epilepsy Awareness Day
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Anosmia Awareness Day
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
American Hearth Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Blood Pressure Month
National Wear Red Socks Day
National Trisomy Awareness Month
National Brain Injury Awareness Month
National Nephrology Nurses Week
National Kidney Health Month
National Nutrition Month
National Donor Day
National Blood Pressure Education Month
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National Heart Month
COPD Awareness Month
National Mental Health Month
National Fasting Month
National Blood Donor Month
National COPD Awareness Month

HOW TO OBSERVE

Learn more about caring for your kidneys at www.kidney.org and use #NationalKidneyMonth to share on social media. Schedule a checkup, and learn what symptoms to keep an eye out for to know if your kidneys are starting to fail or become infected. Here’s what else you can do this month to protect your kidneys:

Control your blood pressure (and diabetes if you have it.) These are the two leading causes of kidney disease and kidney failure.
Exercise often. Regular exercise keeps your kidneys healthy by keeping things moving and controlling blood pressure.
Cut out processed foods. They tend to be big sources of sodium, nitrates, and phosphates, and they’ve been linked to kidney disease.
Try to reduce over the counter pain medicines. They may help with aches and pains, but they can greatly damage your kidneys.

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NATIONAL HOT BREAKFAST MONTH

January 31, 2026January 2, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 11 Comments

February is a cold month for most of us, so what better way to start our days than with a steaming hot breakfast? National Hot Breakfast Month is celebrated every February to encourage everyone to set aside some extra time every morning to a make hot, fresh breakfast.

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You know what they say about breakfast… It’s the most important meal of the day! However, in the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy to put breakfast on the back burner and just grab a quick granola bar on your way out the door in the morning. This month, we are challenged to wake up a little earlier and take the time to really enjoy breakfast.

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You may be surprised at how much better you feel throughout the day when you allow yourself plenty of time in the morning to fully wake up, make breakfast, maybe listen to your favorite podcast as you get ready for the day. Appreciating the beauty that the morning brings and enjoying a hot breakfast will surely make you feel more full, more energized, and just overall better all day long!

Here are a few ideas for healthy, hot breakfasts you can whip up this month. Hopefully, you can get into a routine and continue making tasty, hot breakfasts throughout the rest of the year! (Remember, you can do a TON of variations of these ideas based on your preference.)

Hot toast with peanut/almond/cashew butter, bananas sliced up, and chia seeds sprinkled over the top
Berry smoothie. Throw your favorite berries, half a banana, some cashew or coconut milk into a blender for a few minutes for a delicious, refreshing side to your hot meal. (Smoothies obviously aren’t a hot breakfast, but they go great on the side.)
Oatmeal with fried egg(s) over the top
Avocado spread over toast with a fried or poached egg on top
Overnight egg bakes for much less work to do in the morning
Egg breakfast muffins (basically mini quiche without the breaded crust for a healthy version)
Sweet potato and black bean stuffed breakfast burrito

Some of our favorites..

HOW TO OBSERVE #HotBreakfastMonth

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