Your Health & Wellness: How to Keep Your Body Healthy
You may have noticed a heart-shaped seal on your box of oatmeal recently. The seal's there because oats contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber that's been shown to help lower cholesterol when eaten regularly. Oats are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids,folate, and potassium. Steel-cut oats, which take about 15 minutes to cook, contain more fiber than rolled oats or instant varieties, but any type of oatmeal is a healthy choice. Just avoid the flavored kinds, which can be packed with sugar. Instead, sweeten your bowl with milk and a bit of honey, and top with fruit and nuts.
Packed with monounsaturated fatty acids, which keep blood vessels healthy. The plant fibers help lower cholesterol. Try this: Fold chopped almonds into cooked whole grains, along with raisins or dried currants. Or try Chickpea Pasta With Almonds and Parmesan
There's nothing like a banana at breakfast to keep those mid-morning cravings at bay. The yellow fruit—especially when they're still a touch green, a healthy carbohydrate that keeps you feeling full longer. Slice it up and add it to cereal or oatmeal. However, it will add natural sweetness, so you may not need additional sugar. A healthy body dose of potassium, an electrolyte that helps lower blood pressure naturally, bananas are a particularly good
choice for people
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