In this issue: Quick and easy breakfasts, vinegar and weight loss, e-cigarette safety and more.

Make time for breakfast with these quick foods. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Mayo Clinic named America's #1 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report Vol. 16, Issue 33 | April 23, 2015   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options Short on time in the morning? You don't have to skip breakfast. These fast and healthy foods can help you start your day off right.     Cholesterol-lowering supplements: Lower your numbers without prescription medication   Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Should you take a cholesterol-lowering supplement, too?           EXPERT ANSWERS   Electronic cigarettes: A safe way to light up? More and more teens are using electronic cigarettes. Makers say they're safe, but experts warn of health risks. Apple cider vinegar for weight loss Proponents tout apple cider vinegar as a weight-loss aid, but there's little proof that it works.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Bird flu (avian influenza) Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness Meningitis Slide show: 7 fingernail problems not to ignore     TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS   Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.   Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips.   Calorie calculator Mayo Clinic healthy weight pyramid     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: New app helps reduce food waste If you've ever grabbed food from the fridge only to find that it was past the expiration date, this app is for you.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Best treatment strategies for arthritis Today's arthritis options are more effective than ever before, and understanding the condition is key to controlling it. In Mayo Clinic on Arthritis, you'll discover better medications, improved treatments and self-care tips. This practical knowledge can help you explore your best treatment strategies for leading an active life. Learn more.     The Mayo Clinic Diet online Food serving sizes are misleading. The Mayo Clinic Diet will help you keep portions in check, yet still enjoy delicious foods.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Pork chops with black currant jam sauce Spicy red cabbage Popovers Grapes and walnuts with lemon sour cream sauce   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Snack attack? Try these 100-calorie snacks Healthy snacks can satisfy your hunger and keep you from eating extra helpings at your next meal, which can lower total daily calories. Snacks can also supply afternoon energy and extra nutrients. If you're trying to lose weight, try these 100-calorie snacks: 1 cup sliced bananas and fresh raspberries; 2 cups of carrots; 3 1/2 cups air-popped popcorn; 5 rye or pumpernickel crackers; 2 tablespoons of peanuts; 2 domino-sized slices of low-fat colby or cheddar cheese.   Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.   Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.