Toasted Oats: a healthy breakfast option

Breakfast is KEY to ANY weight loss or healthy balanced lifestyle! You want to jump start your metabolism and get your system fired up first thing in the morning! You have been “fasting” all night and you need to break your fast immediately upon waking,...

Gina’s 8 Simple & Tasty Oatmeal Variations

Oatmeal is a staple carbohydrate in so many of our diets. Not only is it so versatile but it is one of the best carbohydrates you can eat. It has been shown to help lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and help you control your weight. The soluble fiber...

Oatmeal Lemon Pancakes

Oatmeal Lemon Pancakes 3 large egg whites 1/2 cup non fat cottage cheese or non fat Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup oats, finely ground or whole 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 3 packets no calorie sweetener Zest of Lemon 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp baking powder -In a large bowl,...

Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal

Pumpkin gets its rich, orange color from beta carotene. Beta carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, which helps prevent infections and enhance eye sight and beautify the skin. Pumpkin is considered one of my favorite SuperFoods, full of antioxidants, as well as being...

Love Your Oats!

TYPES Oatmeal is one of the staples in the Lifestyle Balance Plan Diet. From an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and fiber, oatmeal makes for a great energy dense grain. Not only is it excellent first thing in the morning for breakfast but it has so many...