Super-Duper Food #5: Oatmeal

Benefits:

• Lowers Cholesterol Levels
• Antioxidants in Oats reduce risk of Cardiovascular Disease
• Can Prevent Heart Failure – Due to Fiber Content
• Enhances Immune Response to Infection
• Stabilizes Blood Sugar
• Substantially Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Information courtesy of: http://www.whfoods.com

How I eat it:

• Now, you know that this was going to be one of my superfoods, right?! Sadly, unlike many of you blog readers, I only enjoy my oats in cooked form, but I know many of you absolutely LOVE cold oats in the form of muesli… My favorite variety is Quaker Old Fashioned Oats because it is hearty & thick, but still can be prepared quickly in the microwave. I typically use water (eyeball it) to cook it with when eating for breakfast. It’s amazing when topped with cinnamon, fruit, and nuts (almonds or walnuts, preferably)… And of course, for those of you with a sweet tooth, baked oatmeal is also a sweet treat as are homemade oatmeal bars & cookies!