This recipe could save your life.

            Some time ago I set out on a quest to improve my diet.  I read a lot of books and tried a lot of different things.  This recipe is one that I have developed to be a cornerstone of a healthy diet.  This recipe will lower your cholesterol and balance your blood sugar and detoxify you.  That’s not what makes it unique though.  Most of the diet books I read have great recipes but they are complex and expensive.  I am not messing with cooking salmon every morning. This is a great quick healthy way to start your day.

Jason’s Super Oatmeal Recipe

1 part fresh OR frozen fruit

I like to buy large bags of frozen strawberries; fresh apples work great if you cube them. Experiment with you favorite fruit.  Fruit is an important source of fiber and antioxidants, the key to a long life

1 part oatmeal

Regular Quaker oats work great.  If you read the package they advertise that eating oatmeal has been found to reduce cholesterol.  It is also a great source of fiber to keep you regular and prevent colon cancer.

1 Part Milk

Use whatever milk you like.  Skim milk or soy milk work great. And if you avoid all types of milk you can use water.  Milk is a great source of calcium and new research suggests that three servings of milk a day can boost weight loss.

Sugar

Don’t go overboard. I use about a tablespoonful.  I use cane sugar because it is less refined.

Cinnamon

This is a key ingredient.  I use about a teaspoonful. New research suggests that a daily serving of cinnamon can alleviate many problems associated with diabetes.  They believe it does this by making our insulin work more efficiently.  Even if you don’t have diabetes fluctuations in blood sugar can affect your energy levels and appetite.

Salt (optional)

Almonds (optional)

I like to add a small hand full of sliced almonds. You can buy them pre-sliced and they are a good source of protein and contain “good” unsaturated fats. Add to that that they are delicious and you have a winner.

Place fruit (I usually use about three to four regular sized strawberries or one cubed apple) in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about two minutes or until mushy.  Mush up fruit with a spoon then add oats, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.  Microwave another two minutes.  Let stand a minute and enjoy.   If you like this recipe you can get more like it for free at: www.ubthecritic.bravehost.com/cookbook.html