My favourite at the moment is egg white oatmeal! i.e when you cook it up you add 1 or two egg whites! Extra protein, so its great to eat before or after a workout... or just because you want more protein in your diet :)
But last night i tried something new, i added cacao to my oatmeal! And i can say, Delicious :) That is my new addiction now :) And there are actually health benefits of sugarless cacao :)
Cocoa combats depression. Cocoa contains tryptophan, a chemical that is involved in the production of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which regulates anger, aggression, mood and sleep. Essentially, cocoa to make you feel happy and is a natural anti-depressant.
Cocoa is good for your heart. Studies have shown that regular consumption of cocoa reduces the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack.
Cocoa lowers LDL (unhealthy) cholesterol.
Cocoa reduces blood pressure. According to various studies lowers the regular consumption of cocoa in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Cocoa is refreshing. Cocoa contains caffeine and with all its beneficial ingredients, it is a healthier alternative to coffee.
Cocoa can help you lose weight. Cocoa is rich in fiber which helps prevent fat absorption. Fiber also increases satiety that can also lead to weight loss.
Cocoa reduces sweet cravings. Cocoa contains chrome, which suppresses sweet cravings.
Oatmeal is the best snack :) And great for breakfast!
Anyway... so there you have a new snack tips :)
Another great oatmeal tip is to add honey, almonds and banana! Great combination... actually, there are SOOO many combinations!
Whats your favourite oatmeal combination, if you eat oatmeal?
That last one looks soo good!! What all is in it??
ReplyDeleteI think its just oatmeal with honey and banana... and it looks like its brown sugar, maybe? hehe... its not my picture!! But really, you can experiment and add whatever you like to oatmeal :)
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