As discussed in the earlier article about Wonder food- Oats, here is a simple recipe which you can relish as breakfast or any time when you need an energy boost. This is my hubby’s favorite breakfast and he has been having this for more than 2 years and is able to maintain his weight constantly.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oats
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup low fat milk
- ¼ cup raisins
- walnuts chopped
- cinnamon powder(optional)
- 1-2 tsp honey
Directions
- Soaks oats in water for 5-10 mins in a bowl.
- Microwave it for 3-5 minutes.
- Add milk to the cooked oats.
- Stir in the raisins and chopped walnut.
- Add honey according to your taste.
- Sprinkle some cinnamon powder .
- Ready to eat .
Benefits of Raisin
- Raisins contain considerable amount of iron which directly helps treating anemia.
- Raisins, like all dry fruits, are very good for gaining weight, as they are full of fructose and glucose and give a lot of energy, without accumulating cholesterol.
- Phenolic Phytonutrients, well known for their germicidal, anti biotic and anti oxidant properties, are present in abundance in raisins and help cure fever by fighting viral and bacterial infections.
- One of the chemicals present in raisins, plays crucial role in protecting your teeth against tooth decay, cavities, brittleness of teeth etc.
- When ingested, raisins swell as the fiber present in them in dried form absorbs water. This helps giving relief in constipation.
My friends call me a total health freak as I always end up talking and advising others how to stay healthy. I love to cook and likewise eat healthy. This blog has all the tips you need to lose weight and recipes which helps you acheive that goal.