What is your breakfast of choice? With a steaming mug of oatmeal or yogurt topped with fresh fruit and granola is more your thing? From breakfast to midmorning snacks and guilt-free desserts, eating the right foods help build your energy, allowing you to accomplish your best self. One heart healthy grain and an absolute favourite of ours - is oats. This hearty grain was introduced to North America with other grains by Scottish settlers in 1602. Oats gradually became a major crop around 1920, when machines began to replace horsepower. It was not until the mid-1980’s with the advancement in knowledge about the nutritional facts; that oats became the preferred option by moms and doctors alike for its health value and easy preparation. The Health Benefits of Oats: 1. Lowers cholesterol: The soluble fibre found in oats reduces the blood’s absorption of the “bad” cholesterol: the fat-carrying low-density lipoprotein. 2. Promotes digestion: The insoluble fibre acts as a ‘brush’ for your digestive tract and removes toxins from the body. 3. Type 2 diabetes is a common disease, characterized by significantly elevated blood sugars. It usually results from decreased sensitivity to the hormone insulin. Oats can improve blood sugar control. 4. Oatmeal is very filling and can help you to lose weight – by eating filling foods you eat fewer calories and you will avoid overeating. #allthingsinmoderation #ahealthieryou #abetteryou #mindfuleating #granolaclusters #breakfastmix #handmadebyjeanette https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TDN7qpC8p/?igshid=1fnrf3f85fepr