Superfood Oat Bowl
This delicious breakfast bowl contains enough superfoods to power Wonder Woman, all while flooding your system with phytonutrients and antioxidants, improving your gut microbiome, and providing serious protection against
chronic disease.
It features the following food superstars:
OATS - Oats are the only food that contain avenanthramides, which have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Oats help prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, are protective against cancer, and promote the growth of beneficial gut microbes. For more details on the amazing power of oats, please read: www.thewell-nourishedbrain.com/blog/oats-andnbspavenanthramides
WALNUTS - Widely considered to be the world's healthiest nut, walnuts have the highest levels of antioxidants and omega-3 fats of all nuts. They are known to support brain function, to decrease systemic inflammation, to improve gut flora, and to lower cancer risk, particularly for breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers. They reduce the likelihood of type 2 diabetes, and they have been shown to suppress appetite and to be an effective tool for weight loss.
BLUEBERRIES - Blueberries reduce oxidative stress, boost the number of natural killer cells that fight cancer, heighten the immune response, and support both liver and brain function. They also appear protective for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease, and they have been shown to improve memory in older adults exhibiting early cognitive decline.
FLAX SEEDS - Flax seeds are preventive against prostate and breast cancer. Research also indicates that ground flaxseeds may work two to three times better than typical anti-hypertensive drugs for lowering blood pressure. They also reduce cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and successfully treat constipation.
DATES - Dates are high in polyphenols, which help lower cholesterol and systemic inflammation. They are high in fiber, and they are a good source of potassium, magnesium, copper, and selenium. They are excellent for gut health, are full of pre-biotic fiber, and contain both anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.
Phew... those are some seriously powerful whole plant foods! When combined, they are also just plain delicous.
To make this superfood breakfast bowl, cook the following in a pan over medium heat:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup blueberries, frozen or fresh
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of vanilla
Top with:
Raw walnuts
Ground flax seeds, golden or regular (For maximum health benefit, be sure to use ground flax, as whole flax is not well-absorbed.)
Chopped dates
If desired, top with a teaspoon or two of maple syrup for added sweetness.
What an amazing way to fuel your morning!
Happy eating!
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