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Mixing Protein Powder with Oatmeal is a Great Match

by Ryan McCaffery | Last updated August 7, 2018 | Leave a Comment

Is it a good idea to put protein powder in oatmeal? Absolutely. Oatmeal is super healthy, but nutritionally it is almost all carbohydrates. So it is good idea to enhance the nutritional profile of oatmeal by mixing in any number of additional ingredients. (See my list of the top 10 ingredients to put in oatmeal.) There are a couple of easy ways to get your protein powder/oatmeal fix. You can simply add a scoop or two of protein powder directly to your morning bowl of oatmeal. Or if you like to make protein shakes, try blending in a few tablespoons of oatmeal flakes. (There are tips on both of these methods below.) Protein powder nicely complements high-carb oatmeal Oatmeal is made by simply cutting dried oats into flakes. Why is it so healthy? Because oats are great source of complex carbohydrates and soluble fiber. Complex carbohydrates digest slowly, keeping you feeling […]

Top 10 Healthy and Delicious Ways to Spruce up Oatmeal

by Ryan McCaffery | Last updated August 7, 2018 | 1 Comment

The preparation of a perfect bowl of oatmeal is an art. There are so many delicious and healthy toppings to mix with oatmeal. The combinations are endless. Nutritionists agree that oatmeal is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. So much so that it is labeled a “superfood”. Packed with slowly-digested whole grains and soluble fiber that absorbs “bad” cholesterol and keeps your bowel movements regular. But eating plain-old oatmeal by itself can get old quick. Mixing healthy toppings into oatmeal prevents your taste buds from hitting the doldrums. Here’s a top 10 list of wonderful and healthy ideas to keep that morning bowl of oatmeal fresh and exciting. Fresh fruit Almost every fruit matches well with oatmeal. Banana, apple, cranberry, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry (any kind of berry). Even kiwi and avocado are delicious in oatmeal. Fruits provide an almost endless supply of flavor variation which enlivens oatmeal. Obviously, fruits are […]

Here’s How Good-Old Oatmeal Promotes Weight Loss

by Ryan McCaffery | Last updated August 7, 2018 | Leave a Comment

You probably already know that oatmeal is super-healthy. But do you know that eating oatmeal also can help you to lose weight, without even trying? Here’s how: Whole grains keep you feeling full for hours Oatmeal is made from cut and dried oats, which are great source of whole-grain. “Whole-grain” means that oats are not heavily processed prior to consumption (they are simply cut, or rolled, and dried). It also means that the super nutritious oat bran and oat germ are present in oatmeal. They have not been stripped away during the refining process, like they are for white bread and white rice. Both the bran and germ are packed with vitamins and nutrients that elevate mood and keep hunger away. When it comes to weight loss, this is important. Being whole-grain means that oatmeal is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which break down slowly in the digestive tract. The […]