The #1 Food You Should Eat for Breakfast

The #1 Food You Should Eat for Breakfast

A hearty bowl gives you energy to power through your morning, fills you up with complex "good" carbohydrates, can be prepped the night before (lifesaving for busy mornings), takes on a variety of toppings and flavors, and is pretty darn cheap.

Not to mention, oatmeal fits into a variety of diets and eating patterns, whether you're vegan, gluten-free, trying to lose weight or eating to manage diabetes or heart disease.

Oatmeal Is Quick

• Cook up a pot of oats and portion them out for a few different mornings.

• Or use quick-cooking oats for breakfast in less than 5 minutes.

• Save even more time in the morning by making overnight oats in mason jars to grab and go on your way out the door.

Oatmeal Is High in Fiber:

There are 4 grams of fiber per 1/2 cup of dry oats.

Fiber:

• helps reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes,

• helps you feel full for longer,

• can help you lose weight and maintain your weight,

• keeps your gut healthy and helps you poop.

Add fruit and nuts to your oatmeal for even more of a fiber boost in the morning.

Oatmeal Is a Good Carb

• Oatmeal is a whole-grain powerhouse.

• The fiber makes you feel fuller longer.

• Complex carbohydrates, like oats, take longer for your body to digest.

• They don't cause the same swings in blood sugars as simple carbs like white bread or sugar.

• Plus, oats deliver nutrients like magnesium and phosphorus.

Oatmeal Can Help You Lose Weight

Due to its fiber content, oatmeal lower intake in the morning which prevent appetite and hunger. This help you in weight loss. Try to combine oatmeal with protein food.

Oatmeal Is Versatile:

Oatmeal can be prepared in a variety of ways to suit your needs and flavor cravings.

Vegan: Skip cow's milk and prepare oats with almond milk, soymilk or another non-dairy milk for a vegan and dairy-free breakfast. You can also use water to make your oatmeal.

Gluten-Free: Oats themselves are gluten-free, but they're often cross-contaminated with wheat or barley. Be sure to look for oats labelled gluten-free if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Savory: Don't limit yourself to sweet and fruity toppings.

Granola Bars: Make your own granola bars or energy bars with oats for another healthy on-the-go breakfast or snack.

Sources:

http://www.eatingwell.com/article/58391/the-1-food-you-should-eat-for-breakfast

http://www.evseats.com/oatmeal-chia-breakfast-bowls/