Oatmeal tops the list of edibles that can help boost your mood, according to a recent article by registered dietician Shara Aaron. “ Fiber-rich carbs, particularly oatmeal or whole-wheat or whole-grain bread, increase the feel-good chemical serotonin but don’t break down as easily in your bloodstream as the refined sugar in desserts does,” wrote by Aaron in Parents … [Read more...] about Got the Blues? Eat Oatmeal
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Oatmeal: Two New Ways – Guest Post
I thought it would be fun to share this post with all our readers. Check out this great post from a fun fan and oatstanding blogger at Cheeky Kitchen ...Since my sister, Holly, converted me to Coach's Oats, I've never gone back to regular or quick oats, though either type will do … [Read more...] about Oatmeal: Two New Ways – Guest Post
Winning Oatmeal Combinations! (Re-Post)
Some more heart healthy advice. Here is some Coach’s Oats advice: Drinking orange juice with oatmeal can actually double the prevention of heart attacks and help cleanse your arteries two times better. Pairing these two power foods together actually enhances their benefits, as they work as a team to “stabilize your LDL cholesterol,” according to the Antioxidants Research Lab at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [Read more...] about Winning Oatmeal Combinations! (Re-Post)
Chocolate For Breakfast? Why Not? from FamilyFreshCooking.com
Big news folks! It is National Oatmeal Month. Wow, who knew?? Around here it might as well be Oatmeal Month everyday! We heart our oats. I speak of the oat often. Oats are whole grain complex carbs that taste great and have loads of health benefits (see my post Oatmeal: The Basics for more on that.) Oats work well for breakfast, they perform strongly in a Mini Meal and kid’s love ‘em. OK, … [Read more...] about Chocolate For Breakfast? Why Not? from FamilyFreshCooking.com
Special Cereal Made by a Special Girl
Need to put a smile on your face? You’ll want to watch this short video of an adorable 2-year-old named Arya making the special blend of Coach’s Oats that she enjoys most mornings. Yes, a 2-year-old. Arya is very special. Not only because she reads like a star at such a young age, but because of what she has overcome to be so sharp. When she was just a few months old, Arya developed seizures known as Infantile Spasms, a debilitating and rare form of epilepsy that leaves most children … [Read more...] about Special Cereal Made by a Special Girl