7 Healthy Breakfasts That Cost Less Than $1

We asked nutritionists, dietitians and other experts to rise to the challenge of designing tasty morning meals that cost a buck, give or take a couple of cents.

Picture a world where it wasn’t unusual for women to mention sex in conversation. Imagine what would happen if double standards did not exist and important conversations were not avoided. I found out the hard way.

Picture a world where it wasn’t unusual for women to mention sex in conversation. Imagine what would happen if double standards did not exist and important conversations were not avoided. I found out the hard way.

Treat them with a sweet treat–or 12! This flavor packed variety box includes two Original Chocolate Brownies, two Galaxy Brownies, two PB Bliss Brownies, two Birthday Cake Brownies, two Red Velvet Brownies and two Tuxedo Brownies. Yummy!

A self-care movement is afoot, and Daybreaker's Galactic Disco at the Faena Forum is leading the way. On Saturday morning, the fun fitness event starts with a meditation led by instructor Agustina Caminos and set against sounds from Jared Bistrong, followed by an elevated movement class by Kira Alvarado. Next, get ready for the ultimate morning disco, serenaded by Dude Skywalker. Once guests have danced their hearts out, they can grab a bite from the women-owned bakery Eat Me Guilt Free, which will provide protein-packed snacks. 10 a.m. Saturday, at Faena Forum, 3300 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-534-8800; faena.com. Tickets cost $25 to $40 via eventbrite.com. Olivia McAuley

Eat Me Guilt Free

Founded by Cristie Besu, a Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist, the Eat Me Guilt Free product line was created in her home kitchen to fill a void for her original customers by crafting unique craft nutrition programs. Her baked products currently include Brownies, Cakes and Cookies. But, of course, Eat Me Guilt Free is always working around the clock on creative ways to innovate your favorite foods. They’re an ever-evolving company that is passionate about community, culture and food.

Eat Me Guilt Free

Eat Me Guilt Free began in Cristie Besu’s kitchen when she was trying to find a solution for her clients struggling with late-night sweet cravings. A registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist, she came up with protein-packed, low-carb baked goods that can be eaten anytime of the day. Choose from brownies, cookies, and cakes in different flavors like chocolate, red velvet, and birthday cake.

Enjoy your favorite snacks and dishes without the extra carbs and calories! This bundle is packed with protein and includes a loaf of protein bread and a pack of protein tortilla wraps. 12 grams of protein and under 200 calories per serving. Eat Me Guilt Free was founded by a registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist, and the brand sources ingredients primarily from Europe for higher quality food standards, offering healthy solutions for those who strive to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The brand also uses Modified Atmosphere Packaging in select products to exclude unnecessary preservatives. Eat Me Guilt Free’s product line of bread, brownies, snacks and tortilla wraps offers an unprecedented protein-to-carbohydrate ratio, making them a high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional snacks and foods!

On February 13, a day commonly known as Galentine's Day, Eat Me Guilt Free unveiled its first-ever "You Glow Girl" grant program. The grant is an extension of Eat Me Guilt-Free CEO Cristie Besu's commitment to empowering girl bosses just like herself.

Pure coconut water when regular water just isn't cutting it

Price: $21.99 per 12-pack

Nobody can reinforce the importance of hydration enough when staying cool. But drinking regular water isn’t always the best way to get fluids into your system. “We lose a lot of electrolytes, potassium, and sodium when we’re sweating,” says Cristie Besu, a Certified Sports Nutritionist and CEO/Founder of Eat Me Guilt Free. “Ingest more water than you normally would in the summer, and coconut water is going to help you hydrate better…because of electrolytes the water will rush into your cells.” While there are dozens of brands of coconut water on the market, the pure coconut water from Once Upon a Coconut is not only delicious, but packed with potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

"You Glow Girl" Grant Celebration

Who: Eat Me Guilt Free

Where: Museum of Graffiti, Miami

To Benefit: Eat Me Guilt Free Founder and CEO Cristie Besu celebrated the launch of her grant program in support of women entrepreneurs with a graffiti workshop led by Miami's very own Miss Reds.

The Dish: Eat Me Guilt Free’s Croutons

Submitted by Cristie Besu

INGREDIENTS

1 loaf of Eat Me Guilt Free protein bread

¾ cup olive oil

½ tsp Himalayan salt

½ cup fresh basil, chopped

½ cup fresh oregano, chopped

Pepper to taste

METHOD

cut the bread slices long ways into 4–5 long slices and then into squares by chopping in the other direction. Preheat the oven to 375. Mix the olive oil, chopped basil and oregano into a glass Pyrex and add salt and pepper to taste. Place the bread squares in a large mixing bowl. Pour the olive oil and herb mixture over the bread squares as you toss them to coat them evenly.

Place the squares on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Bake them for 10 minutes or to desired crunchiness.

Store your unused croutons in the refrigerator in a Ziplock bag; they can be used for 10–14 days. Enjoy your protein croutons on top of salads or vegetable soups!

You glow, girls! Literally. Eat Me Guilt Free unveiled its first-ever “You Glow Girl” grant program on Galentine’s Day, Feb. 13, 2021. The grant echoes Eat Me Guilt Free CEO Cristie Besu’s commitment to empower girl bosses just like herself — after all, the Miami-based Cuban-American businesswoman created a bustling baked goods brand which allows customers to satisfy their sugar and bread cravings minus the guilt. That’s right, no more skipping dessert. Or bread (and tortillas), for that matter.

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Eat Me Guilt Free Mother’s Day Gift Box ($60)

With two tea and bath bombs, a floral bouquet and Bloom planner, and six chocolate or rosé brownies, this set is the ultimate self-care kit for the chocaholic in your life. Created by registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist-turned mompreneur Cristie Besu, Eat Me Guilt Free brownies are packed with protein, making them perfect for post-workout replenishment. But no chalky protein bars here, these brownies are soft and sweet, available in fun flavors like birthday cake, chocolate peanut butter and pistachio, they make a convincing dessert.

A former ER nurse who also worked as a registered sports nutritionist, Cristie Besu was passionate about fitness and consulting on nutrition for clients. Her clients were struggling with late night cravings for sweets, so in 2013, Besu launched Eat Me Guilt Free—a line of protein-packed, low-carbohydrate brownies and snacks, bread, and tortilla wraps that are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional snacks...

Cristie Besu, a Miamian and former registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist, has created a line of brownies, breads, and tortillas that contain more protein and fewer carbs than most baked goods. Mom will love the Mother's Day Gift Box ($60), which includes six brownies, two bath bombs, two tea bombs, a planner, and a dried flower bundle from House of Lilac. Eat Me Guilt Free is offering 20 percent off sitewide if you order with code MOM by Monday, May 3 (the last day to order for on-time delivery).

Created by Cuban-American ‘mompreneur’ Cristie Besu, a registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist, Eat Me Guilt Free brownies boast an unprecedented protein to carbohydrate ratio, and they are delicious. Perfect for the health-conscious mom who loves surprises, each brownie comes individually wrapped for portability. Eat Me Guilt Free’s Flavor of the Month subscription features new flavors every 30 days, such as Fairytale, a light blue blondie infused with white chocolate chips and topped with pink and purple shimmer, Strawberry Feels Forever, a strawberry-flavored blondie, and Wicked Brownie, a marbled chocolate and orange confection topped with pumpkin-shaped sprinkles. Each is baked with ingredients sourced in Europe, and every flavor features fewer than 200 calories.

A recent event at the Museum of Graffiti affirmed a Miami-based entrepreneur's ongoing commitment to empowering women. Cristie Besu is the registered nurse and certified spots nutritionist behind Eat Me Guilt Free, a healthy product line of snacks and sweets that she launched in 2013 to satisfy her clients' late-night cravings. Her brownies, blondies, breads, cakes and tortilla wraps have additional proteins and decreased amount of carbs and refined sugar...