Are You So Over Oatmeal?
Have you had it with your morning oatmeal? Here are some reasons -- and ways -- to rekindle the love affair.
First, consider this: A 13-year study recently revealed that people who ate substantial amounts of oatmeal and other whole-grain cereals and breads were less likely to end up in a hospital because of heart failure.
How to Rekindle the Love Affair
Next, if you’ve lost your love for oatmeal, try these easy, delicious twists on the steamy dish. They’ll have you loving that bowl of filling goodness again in no time.
- Give your oatmeal a chocolate kick with this simple recipe: Cocoa-Date Oatmeal.
- Take the fuss out of homemade oatmeal with this slow-cooker recipe: Overnight Oatmeal.
- Try this creamy, oatmeal-like dish with fruit and nuts: Creamy Wheat Berry Hot Cereal.
What’s in an Oat?
Researchers suspect that the fiber and nutrients in grains are behind the heart-healthy effects of whole-grain eating. So just remember that when you’re cooking with oats -- or any whole grain -- the less processed it is, the better. Wild about oats? Get cooking tips and recipe ideas from EatingWell.
Try the YOU Docs’ 7-Step Action Plan for Your Heart to help get your ticker in top shape.
