Daily consumption of a bowl of oatmeal can lower blood cholesterol, because of its soluble fibre content.It may reduce the risk of heart disease when combined with a low-fat diet. This is because of the beta-glucan in the oats. Rolled oats have long been a staple of many athletes' diets, especially weight trainers; given oatmeal's high content of complex carbohydrates and water-soluble fibre that encourages slow digestion and stabilizes blood-glucose levels. Oatmeal porridge also contains more B vitamins and calories than other kinds of porridges.
A quick and tasty recipe for an instant oatmeal breakfast for champions:
Ingredients (1 serving):
1/3 cup of instant oatmeal (pick a brand with no sodium)
2/3 cups of boiling water
10 raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 peach (fresh or frozen)
Preparation:
In your breakfast bowl, mix the oatmeal with the boiling water and leave for 2 minutes. Mix in the berries and peach. Enjoy!
Healthy meals are quick and easy to prepare so you have no excuse! Give it a try!
