Hello there! Welcome to my first official Got to Glow blog post.
For Memorial Day, I whipped up a patriotic and vibrant bowl of delicious oatmeal. It was so good, simple, quick, and absolutely delicious. This bowl is great for any time of the year. Let’s glow !
- 1 packet of organic original Quaker Oats
- 1 cup of The New Barn unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp organic Nature’s Promise Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup organic blueberries
- Dash of pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1 level scoop of Vital Proteins Collagen
- 1/2 of a ripe banana mashed for sweetness
Add all of the above ingredients, including the blueberries, in a pot or sauce pan on the stove and cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat while stirring.
The blueberries will burst, giving the oats that beautiful, vibrant periwinkle blue color.
I topped the bowl of with a splash of Sadaf Rose Water, a handful of organic raspberries, and some organic unsweetened shredded coconut. Voila! You have a bowl of scrumptious nutrition.
What are the health benefits that come with eating this for breakfast?
Oats
- Oats contain soluble fiber in them which have been correlated to lower risk of coronary artery disease.
- They are full of manganese, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and zinc. Oats are also rich in carotenoids.
- They contain a type of fiber known as beta glucan, which has been found to lower cholesterol.
- The beta glucan in oats has also been found to boost the immune system’s ability to fight off and prevent bacterial infection.
- They stop your hair from falling out because they are rich in vitamins and minerals that support hair growth.
- Protect against cancer
Collagen
- Improves circulation by rebuilding connective tissue to strength skin, hair, and joints, and structure of bones, tendons, and ligaments
- Relieve arthritis pain
- Reduce wrinkles
- Improve gut health (most health problems start in your gut!)
Overall, collagen gives you gorgeous glowing skin and strong joints, while improving your digestion and metabolism
Berries
- Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants to strengthen immune system, prevent cancer
- Full of fiber to keep you full and improve gut health
- Improves binocular vision
- Anthocyanins are what give berries their gorgeous color. This pigment also is a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from damage and reduces wrinkles!
Vanilla extract
- Natural vanilla extract has antioxidants to ward off toxins in the body.
- Vanillin, the natural antioxidant in vanilla that gives it that delectable aroma, has been found to be antionflammatory.
- Good source of B vitamins to give you glowing skin
Himalayan sea salt
- The minerals present balance electrolytes, strengthen bones, aid metabolism function, improve hydration, aid in nutrient absorption, and more
Almond milk
- Almond milk has riboflavin, a form of vitamin B that works with iron and other vitamins and minerals to aid muscle strength and growth.
- Almond milk is high in vitamin E which gives skin a healthy complexion
- Strengthens immunity
- Protects kidney health
- Reduce risk of osteoporosis
Coconut
- Healthy fats- coconut oil has been found to boost good cholesterol and has antifungal properties
- Manganese, selenium, copper, iron
The next time you’re craving something sweet, make yourself a bowl of delicious oatmeal! It can satisfy those cravings, boost immunity, protect you from cancer, and give you a glowing complexion. Food really is medicine.. But don’t forget, the best cure is prevention! 💖
Got to glow for now! ✨
Let me know what your favorite way to have oatmeal is in the comments below !
Xoxo,
Rose
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