Homemaker Mary E.J. of Kozhikode, shares with us some delectable oatmeal recipes
Oatmeal, like other plant grains, contains lignans which combats cancer and heart diseases
Kochi: Oats is known for its various health benefits. Since oats is a low calorie food, it prevents craving. Rich in protein and fibre, it stabilises blood sugar and reduces risk of diabetes. It also removes your bad cholesterol without affecting your good cholesterol. Oatmeal, like other plant grains, contains lignans which combats cancer and heart diseases. In fact, it also strengthens the immune system with the beta-gluten fibre. It is high time that we busted the myth of oatmeal being a diabetic patient’s best friend. A variety of colourful and healthy breakfast recipes have lined up in the busy Kerala kitchen today. Here are some of them..
Oatmeal with banana and molasses
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Oats, 1/2 banana slices, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon molasses.
How to prepare:
Stir milk into the prepared oats and top it with molasses and banana slices.
Nutritional Benefits: Banana is known for maintaining blood pressure and is heart protective. It also improves bone health and protects from stomach ulcers. A rich source of iron, molasses is beneficial to menstruating women. Ulcers, varicose veins, dermatitis, rheumatism, benign tumors, anxiety, constipation etc are also treated with the consumption of blackstrap molasses.
Oatmeal Peanut Butter and Grapes
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Oats, 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter, ½ cup grapes.
How to prepare:
Top the prepared oats with grapes and peanut butter.
Nutritional benefits:
Rich in vitamin E, niacin, foliate, protein and manganese, peanut is an ally of healthy heart. It is also an antioxidant and leads in the fight against cancer. Grape is good for preventing heart diseases, high blood pressure and constipation.
Oatmeal with mango and coconut
Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut, oats, ½ cup mango chopped, 2 tablespoons cashews chopped.
How to prepare:
Roast the unsweetened coconut flakes, tossing it occasionally until golden, for 3 to 5 minutes. Top the prepared oats with mango slices, roasted coconut flakes and cashews.
Nutritional Benefits:
Mango helps to lower cholesterol, prevent cancer, improve digestion, strengthen immune system and maintain eye health. Rich in dietary fibre, coconut helps prevent obesity. It also improves digestion and prevents sweet craving.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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