Breakfast is the most important meal because it boosts your energy, improves your concentration and helps you to burn calories throughout the day.
Numerous studies associate breakfast with a good overall health, better memory, lower chances of various health issues, including diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity.
Breakfast omission may disturb the normal function of your body and increase your food cravings. When you wake up, the level of blood sugar in your body is very low, so you need breakfast in order to replenish it. If you skip your morning meal instead, you are more likely to overeat throughout the day.
For that reason, we are going to present you an amazing recipe which is not only delicious but also highly beneficial for your health. The combination of the ingredients is ideal, especially for your breakfast and it may help you to melt your belly fat, burn some calories and regulate the levels of glucose and cholesterol in your blood.
Namely, it contains oats and chia seeds, two powerful ingredients that are great for those who struggle with some of the previously mentioned health issues. Here is how you can benefit from these ingredients:
Chia seeds
Chia seeds are filled with omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also rich in and antioxidants which are responsible for their anti-inflammatory properties. Chia seeds are particularly beneficial for the cardiovascular system.
One ounce of chia seeds contains 27% of phosphorus, 18% calcium, 30% of manganese and smaller amounts of copper and potassium.
According to some studies, this ingredient may also help in the treatment of arthritis, diabetes, and diverticulosis.
Oatmeal
This food contains beta-glucan which is a soluble fiber that can reduce the levels of bad cholesterol. If you consume it on a regular basis it will enhance your cardiovascular health as well.
Oats also contain zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, thiamin and selenium.
One cup of cooked oatmeal contains 150 calories, 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of proteins. That is why it is an ideal food for an easy and balanced breakfast.
These are the ingredients needed for the recipe:
• 1 cup of oats
• 2 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 4 tablespoons of chia seeds
Instructions:
Pour the water into a pot and add vanilla and cinnamon. When the liquid starts boiling, lower the heat and then add the oats. Let it boil for about 5 minutes and remove the pot from fire. Leave it covered for about five minutes and then stir. While it is still hot add the chia seeds, salt, and honey.