A Small Step Towards Heart Health

Did you know that heart disease is the leading killer in America?  Not cancer, HIV or even diabetes.  We need to pay attention to being heart healthy because that is the category where both sexes are losing the battle.  There are many ways to step up and do a better job, but I’m choosing to start small.  I have decided to eat oatmeal (a heart healthy food) most days for breakfast.

 

Both men and women should join together to make it their family’s first meal of the day.  Do it for yourself, but if you can’t do it for the ones you love.

Historically, Oatmeal has not been my first food choice, but now I find it absolutely delicious.  It’s also a fast meal that can move you out the door quickly.  Here’s how I make my morning oatmeal.  

Oatmeal Recipe

1/2 cup Quaker Oats Quick- 1 Minute Oatmeal
1    cup Mott's Original 100% Apple Juice
3    crumbled Walnuts
1    small scoop of Sun-Maid Raisins
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon 


Mix the oatmeal with the walnuts, raisins and cinnamon.  Bring apple juice to a boil then stir in the oatmeal mixture.  Stir while cooking for 1 minute.

Once you’re used to making it, make adjustments according to your own taste.  That’s when it really becomes scrumptious.


http://www.quakeroats.com/oats-do-more.aspx
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/deaths.htm


*Posts you may like are Chef Yu, Village Natural, or view an old Fitness Challenge