With all the hype surrounding low carbohydrate diets lately, I felt it might be helpful to share some information regarding the health benefits of one of my favorite foods: OATMEAL! BENEFITS OF OATMEAL
Thefiber inoatsalsohasmanyhealthbenefits.Eating justahalf-cupofoatmeal a day is enough to reap the following health benefits:
Did you know that more than 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes and 9 out of 10 don’t know it? That’s a scary statistic. But here’s the good news – even if you have already been diagnosed, you can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by following some simple lifestyle practices. Join Registered Dietitian, Noreen Gallo, for an informative workshop that will help guide you through understanding the disease, its risk factors, and how it is diagnosed. You will improve your knowledge about the impact food and exercise can have on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. She will also guide you in food selection and recipe preparation so you can experience reduced stress around feeding yourself and your family. Join us in having a conversation around food and lifestyle changes – invite friends and family who have been touched by this disease and let’s build a community of health! We hope to see you there. DIABETES WORKSHOP August 13th | 6:00pm| Windham Office Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which stays in the stomach longer and consequently helps you feel full for a longer period of time. This can prevent overeating later in the day, which will help you to maintain a healthy weight and avoid many of the health problems associated with being OVERWEIGHT. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine confirms that eating high fiber foods such as oats can be beneficial in preventing HEART DISEASE. Starting the day with a hearty bowl of oats can help to STABILIZE BLOOD SUGAR and may even keep it under control for the rest of the day. When researchers looked at how much fiber 35,972 participants in the UK Women’s Cohort Study ate, they found a diet rich in fiber from whole grains, such as oats, and fruit offered significant protection against BREAST CANCER for pre-menopausal women. (Cade JE, Burley VJ, et al., International Journal of Epidemiology). Oatmeal doesn’t have to be boring if you switch up what you top them with. Sliced berries, bananas or dried fruits can help to add a touch of sweetness to you bowl while chopped nuts or a swirl of peanut butter will add a punch of healthy fats to your morning. No time in the morning? No problem, overnight oats to the rescue!
OVERNIGHT OAT RECIPE – Easy and Delicious!
• 1/3 cup steel-cut or old-fashioned oats • 1/3 -1/2 cup milk or non-dairy alternative (unsweetened almond or coconut milk) • 1/3-cup plain greek yogurt or 3 tbls 100% whey protein powder • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Mix everything together, cover and store in fridge overnight. Warm in microwave in the morning for about 40-60 seconds. You may want to add a little more milk before eating, especially if you used protein powder. Top with chopped nuts, seeds or fruit!
Noreen Gallo MSRD, LD Your Forever Nutrition Counseling 603 553-1334
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