
If you’re wondering how you and your
family can start the day with energy and vitality, why not try oats – one of
the healthiest choices for a good breakfast!
Oats
are whole grains with high nutritional value, containing proteins and
carbohydrates plus 7 vitamins and 9 minerals, in addition to a special kind of
fibre which gives you the following benefits:
o Helps decrease
cholesterol level in the blood and thus reduces the risks of heart diseases: 3g
of these fibers daily (contained in 1 cup of oats) reduces the level of
cholesterol in the blood from 8% to 23%.
o Controls
the level of sugar in the blood, which makes it good for diabetics.
o Regulates
the digestive process, reduces digestive problems and constipation.
o Can help
reduce the risk of cancer.
o Helps
maintain a healthy weight because it gives a feeling of fullness.
So,
make oats a part of your list of healthy foods and offer it to your family
whenever you have the chance.
Good to know: You can cook oats by mixing it in
milk on low heat, and serve it with banana slices, fresh strawberries, raisins
or dried fruits.
Take a look at the easy and tasty recipe below:
Oats with Milk
Preparation
Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 10 minutesServes: 4 persons
Ingredients:
o 4 cups or
1 liter dissolved NIDO “full cream milk powder” or NESVITA® Pro-bones
o 1 cup or
100g oats
o 1½ or 2
tablespoons sugar (as per taste)
o 2 bananas
Method of preparation:
o Add
prepared milk and oats in a large casserole.
o Bring to
boil with stirring then cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
o Serve in
individual bowls.
o Slice
banana into small slices and add on top of the oats mixture.