Cranberry Nut Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked oat groats or steel cut oats 1/8 tsp salt 1 Tblsp brown sugar 2 Tblsps dried cranberries 2 Tblsps coarsely chopped nuts, ie: walnuts, pecans, almonds Directions: If  the oats are not already hot heat them for ~1 min in the microwave. Once the oats are hot, stir in the salt and sugar. … Read more

Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked oat groats or steel cut oats 1/8 tsp salt 1 Tblsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup raisins Directions: If  the oats are not already hot heat them for ~1 min in the microwave. Once the oats are hot, stir in the salt and sugar. Then thoroughly mix in the … Read more

Italian Qunioa and Sausage

Ingredients For the Italian Quinoa 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1 tsp chicken bullion 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder Preheat your thermos. Bring the water to a boil. Once the water boils, use the water in the thermos to rinse the quinoa. Once the quinoa is rinsed … Read more

Whole Wheat Chili

Ingredients 1 Tblsp olive oil 1 med onion chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp cumin 1-2 Tblsp chili powder 1 can (4oz) diced green chilies 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 oz) beans drained and rinsed (you can use black, kidney or pinto beans) 1-2 cups … Read more

Millet Nutrition Facts

Why You Should Eat Millet A great heart healthy grain like oats Reduces the severity of asthma Reduces the frequency of migraine headaches. Lowers blood pressure Reduces the risk of heart attacks Great source of fiber –  lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, helps prevent gallstones, helps prevent breast cancer, fills you up sooner and … Read more

Oats Nutrition Facts

Why You Should Eat Oats

  • Oats contain a specific type of fiber that lowers cholesterol and lower cholesterol means healthier arteries!
  • Helps to keep blood sugar levels stable
  • Lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes
  • Antioxidants in oats protect LDL cholesterol (the good kind) which aid in a healthy cardiovascular system
  • Lowers the risk of heart failure

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Whole Wheat Nutrition Facts

Why You Should Eat Whole Wheat Whole wheat is a great source of fiber and therefore helps with all of the following: prevents gallstones lowers the risk of developing the Metabolic Syndrome – obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes keeps you regular lowers the risk of breast cancer in women helps … Read more

Quinoa Nutrition Facts

Why You Should Eat Quinoa Named a “super crop” by the United Nations because of its high nutrition Has more protein than any other grain – up to 20 percent protein, compared with 7.5 percent for rice, 9.9 percent for millet, and 14 percent for wheat Is a complete protein; contains all 9 essential amino … Read more

Mediterranean Tabouli Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wheat berries 1/2 med onion minced 2 cloves or garlic, press or chop 3 cups fresh parsley minced 1 med onion chopped 3 Tblsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tblsp fresh lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Enjoy!! Notes: For a wheat-free option … Read more