Oatmeal Is Not Just For Cookies Anymore

So, today I had some oatmeal for breakfast.  I had been speaking with a co-worker who really enjoys eating it on a regular basis.  Lots of people do, not me. It's thick and pasty or runny; I could never get the consistancy right.  And don't talk to me about those premixed packets.  UGH!  Some of them smell good when you open up the packet, but that's it.  The artificial flavor taste fake and chemically to me. (Which is one of the issues that I have with so many prepared foods. I'll count that as a positive!!) I think they are trying to fool us with the smell into believing that we are eating something that tastes good too.

Anyway, back to the oatmeal. My co-worker brought me some of her oatmeal, told me what she does, and said "try it".  So I have. I got the 2% milk and heated it, cut up some fresh strawberries, add some premium Berkshire Sweet Gold Black Amber Maple Syrup. Looked yummy. It was OK. I think that I need to do some more experimenting. Or maybe I'll just continue eating Oats in my granola and cookies!

The Journey Starts With A Spoonful of Yoghurt

I'm starting my journey by eating yoghurt again. It is the season, after all, spring and summer bring wonderful fresh fruits. Today I tried something new.  Siggi's Dairy Coconut Yoghurt. I was browsing in the grocery store, (yes, I'm one of those people) and I LOVE coconut; so thought that I would try it. It's thick and creamy with a light sweet taste of coconut. The Siggi's Dairy uses all natural milk from grass fed cows (no rBGN).  It was more expensive, so I'll probably only use it on occasion.  Then I added Qia: Chia, Buckwheat and Hemp Cereal for a bit of crunch. Qia is full of protein, fiber and ALA Omegas. So the combo is both tasty and nutritious!

 I usually use Chobani Plain Non-Fat Greek Yoghurt, then add fresh fruit and sometimes granola. The fruit adds all the sweetness that I need, especially in season ripe berries! If you like a little more sweetness than I do, use the Vanilla or add your own honey, agave nectar or other natural sweetener of your choice. I do grab the occasional pre-mixed individual container.  They are a quick and easy choice. I prefer blending my own. It really doesn't take that long to cut up a little fruit. I keep the granola handy both at home and at my desk at work. The granola gets added at the last minute so that it doesn't get soggy. I enjoy this combo for breakfast, lunch or a snack.


I have made my own yoghurt in the past. We were making it at one of the restaurants that I worked for, so I would make it at home sometimes. I won't do that this time, there are so many more choices and the Greek style yoghurt has more protein. I do think that I will make my own granola sometimes. I used to do that too, both in the restaurant and at home. Just have to gather up some of the things that I enjoy to make it: oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, etc. I will probably add some Qia too! It takes a little prep and cooking time, but it's fairly easy. I'll dig up my old recipe and share it here soon.

This is a delicious and nutritious way to start the day, and my journey back to health.