Healthy Eats

It's good food, good for you. An accumulation of great, healthy food from different sources. Recipes, tips (and sometimes nutrition facts) included. {And for followers you have noticed, it has become a hodgepodge of health related things.}
From Overhaul Your Oatmeal article in Women’s Health, December 2011 By Rachel Meltzer Warren, R.D. Oatmeal’s health-food reputation is so solid, you might not think to check the label. But some brands cram in artificial ingredients and sweeteners that displace the heart-smart, waistline-trimming benefits. Luckily, there’s an easy solution, or five: Ditch the packets and stir up a bowl of plain oats (any variety), then try one of these yummy nutritious combos. Strawberries and Cream No packet comes close to packing the protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor in this combo. > Add 1/4 cup of nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/4 cup sliced strawberries to oatmeal and stir well. Garnish strawberry halves. Per serving: 300 cal, 3.g fat (0.5 g sat), 61 g carbs, 25 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 12 g protein. ****** Each recipe is based on 1/2 cup dry rolled oats, prepared with water. (or make it with 1/2 cup skin mill for added protein, calcium, and vitamin D for fewer than 50 extra calories.

From Overhaul Your Oatmeal article in Women’s Health, December 2011

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, R.D.

Oatmeal’s health-food reputation is so solid, you might not think to check the label. But some brands cram in artificial ingredients and sweeteners that displace the heart-smart, waistline-trimming benefits. Luckily, there’s an easy solution, or five: Ditch the packets and stir up a bowl of plain oats (any variety), then try one of these yummy nutritious combos.

Strawberries and Cream

No packet comes close to packing the protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor in this combo.

> Add 1/4 cup of nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/4 cup sliced strawberries to oatmeal and stir well. Garnish strawberry halves.

Per serving: 300 cal, 3.g fat (0.5 g sat), 61 g carbs, 25 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 12 g protein.

****** Each recipe is based on 1/2 cup dry rolled oats, prepared with water. (or make it with 1/2 cup skin mill for added protein, calcium, and vitamin D for fewer than 50 extra calories.

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