Healthy Living : Start Your Day Right.


By Phumzile Mavimbela

The morning is the most critical part of the day because it determines if you are going to get a slice of the pie or not, it has mas a major impact on your mood for the day. 

According to doctor   Susan Albers the breakfast you consume in the morning will have great impact on your energy, mood and overall productivity for the day. Hence you need the best  morning snack to keep you energised 
 Yes not only does an early bird catch the fattest warm, what you eat in the morning can either give you a fresh start on the day or it can tire you . Apart from starting your day with a fresh bowl of fruit salad. Did you know that whole grains form part of the essential day starters for every average person . The best source of whole grain is oatmeal. 

 Most oatmeal is quick and easy to cook  and provides you with lasting energy to start your day. A cup of cooked oatmeal supplies 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber . These are two nutrients associated with satiety. Feeling full can also help you to achieve your weight-loss goals, so you won’t get hungry mid-morning and hurry to midday unhealthy snack at work. Fiber also helps keep your digestive track functioning smoothly.  A cup of oatmeal contains 166 calories before any fruit or sweetener is added.

Most people are generally in a rush in the morning because different commitments in life . Another for starting your day with oat meal is that you can eat in many different ways, you can have it boiled, soaked in juice or water overnight, you can have instant oatmeal and you can also enjoy tossed oat with any side serving of your choice.  Expanding creativity especially when it comes healthy habits helps you to stay interested and keen in practicing healthy habits.

Below we suggest a nice recipe from Love and Lemons  which you can try out this morning :

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinches of cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or cardamom, optional

Variation 1: Apple & Tart Cherry
  • Thinly sliced apple
  • Frozen, and thawed tart cherries
  • Chopped almonds

Variation 2: Blueberries & Coconut
  • Frozen, and thawed blueberries
  • Orange zest
  • Scoop of Greek yogurt
  • Chia seeds
  • Coconut flakes

Instructions
  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the oats and salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom, if desired. Remove from heat and let stand for two minutes. Serve hot with desired toppings and honey or maple syrup, if desired.

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