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A great source of omega-3 fatty acids, a single large egg is about 70 calories and is loaded with 6g of protein (making it a good protein alternative for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike).

The yolks are quite spectacular and include lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that protect the eyes from damaging light and free radicals, as well contain choline, a B vitamin crucial in maintaining brain cell structure, sending messages from the brain to muscles, and maintaining metabolism and memory.

So should we eat the whole egg or just the yolk?

It turns out that for us to get the most nutritional value, eating the whole egg is often the way to go. Simply put, only those with high cholesterol might want to limit their egg yolk intake.

Be sure to pay a visit to your local farmer to get the freshest, most ethically raised eggs. Otherwise, the best eggs on your grocer’s shelf are those from pasture raised, free range hens. (Don’t be fooled by the term ‘cage-free’, as that simply means thousands of them are crammed feather to feather in a dirty warehouse void of sunlight and fresh air.)

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Did you know that a one-ounce serving of paleo-friendly pistachios has almost as much potassium as a small banana!?

Research also suggests that pistachios can significantly reduce levels of LDL cholesterol (the “bad” type) while boosting antioxidant levels, thereby lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease.

For a quick, healthy snack, stick to a one-ounce serving, which is about 45 unsalted nuts. If you don’t want to count, opt for the shelled variety as you’ll need to work more to eat them and thus, eat less than you would of the de-shelled. (A study found that people consume up to 41% more calories from pistachios when they don’t have to crack the shell and work for it! Read more here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21645565.)

They are great in salads, pesto, pudding, and of course, on their own!

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VACATION TIP #9: Beware of jetlag!

Adjusting to a new time zone may make you hungry at odd hours. Resisting the 4AM hunger pangs and hold out until you can make smarter choices at breakfast. You won’t regret the decision a few hours later when you wake up and don’t already feel guilty for eating cold leftovers earlier in the morning.